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Weapons At War is a 5 part series that provides an impressive historical overview of the different types of weapons used in wars over the years. The series shows unique images from earlier times, but also takes a revealing look at the most advanced weapons of the future. Bombers: Aviation has changed war forever: no one is safe from the destructive force of the bombers. In a war with bombers, destruction can strike anytime, anywhere. In this episode, you will learn all about aviation's most powerful weapon: the bomber. From the first primitive bombers to Operation Rolling Thunder in Vietnam and the precision bombing of the Gulf War. Fighters: At 12,000 meters above sea level, at a speed of twice the sound, fighter planes today are engaged in a war that is largely hidden from the naked eye. The remarkable history of the fighter plane starts with the wooden planes from World War I and ends with the stealth attacks during Desert Storm.
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