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HC Battle Stations - HMS Victory (2005)

HC Battle Stations - HMS Victory (2005)

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It was at the centre of one of the most famous naval conflicts of all time, the Battle of Trafalgar. From its decks, Admiral Nelson oversaw the destruction of the combined Spanish and French fleets - even as he met his own death.
The HMS Victory remains in the service of the Royal Navy some 200 years after its moment of glory. BATTLE STATIONS takes us aboard the legendary ship. From this unrivalled historical backdrop, we paint a picture of what it was like to serve on one of these "Wooden Walls" 200 years ago. Dramatic reconstructions take us into the heat of the fierce battles of the age of sail, showing just how these epic conflicts were fought and what life was like for the sailors of that day. Follow the crew and feel the excitement and drama as they take their "action stations."
From the most famous warship in British history, this is a fascinating look at England's Royal Warships.

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History Channel - Museum Men: First WWI Tank (2015)

History Channel - Museum Men: First WWI Tank (2015)

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Museum Men: First WWI Tank
Creative Arts is building the Mark 1 tank for the Discovery Park of America, one of the premier museums in the southern United States. The Mark 1 was the most game-changing weapon to emerge from World War 1 because it revolutionized modern warfare. With no replicas in the United States, Creative Arts will have to depend on photographs and illustrations as they build the first Mark 1 ever for any American museum. The team also takes on a side project–a telephone booth for a local Florida hotel. This historical phone booth will house the hotel’s prized possession: an actual 1930’s era telephone!

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HC Foot Soldier - The Napoleonic Soldier (1998)

HC Foot Soldier - The Napoleonic Soldier (1998)

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They swept across Europe like no army since the Roman Legion. Brandishing powerful new weapons and commanded by one of history's greatest generals, they altered the course of history. During the late 18th century, Napoleon set out to conquer the world and made a pretty good start of it. Leading the way were his royal legions, the foot soldiers, who swiftly conquered all that stood before them. Through contemporary accounts, period artwork, the latest scholarship and extensive re- enactments, THE NAPOLEONIC SOLDIER presents a detailed picture of what life was like in Napoleon's armies. Follow the soldiers on their epic campaigns, including the disastrous attempt to capture Moscow, which saw the army reduced to a miniscule fraction of its former strength and opened the door to Napoleon's downfall. From Austerlitz to Waterloo, this is a revealing look at the ordinary men who made up one of history's most fabled armies.

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