Battle History of the Army: Sword

ddean

ddean

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Don't know anything but the title,

but may be it's 'military blades around the world'.

The History Channel 3:00pm Central

I think it's not the first airing.

Has anyone seen it before?
 
From TV Guide:
Battle History of the Army
Sword of Freedom
60 min.
Recalling the role of the U.S. Army in the Spanish-American War and World War II and the rise to prominence of MacArthur, Patton and Eisenhower.
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Ah. Too bad.
I thought I could finally see something
on the tube about "swords".
Anyone know of any past programs or videos specifically on
blades or swordsmanship of any sort?
More documentary style; not instructional tapes please.
regards
dean
 
According to my local TV guide,this Tuesday night at 9PM (Central time)the History Channel has "Axes,Knives,and Swords". Maybe this is more along the lines of what your looking for;all I know about it is the title...

WoodOwl
 
ddean,
Anyone know of any past programs or videos specifically on
blades or swordsmanship of any sort?
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Haven't seen it, but the History Channel has a video called "The Sword" that may fill the bill.
It is the precursor to the gun, the weapon of choice for fighting men worldwide before the age of firearms. It endures in the modern age as a symbol of nobility, power and prestige. And its deadliness is undiminished.

From the dawn of time to the present day, THE SWORD tells the story of this quintessential weapon. Get an up-close look at the hundreds of different types of swords in the collection The Royal Armouries in London, and learn what separates them from each other, how each is used and how they were made. Through dramatic re-creations and astonishing camera work, you'll get a view of swordfighting unlike any you?ve seen before, and military experts detail the tactical and technological advances that kept the sword in a place of prominence for thousands of years.

From the Ancient Far East and the campaigns of Alexander the Great to their ceremonial uses today, this is the definitive look at THE SWORD.
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They have been part of man's weaponry since the Paleolithic age, when the cutting edges were fashioned from flint and other stones. For the thousands of years before the invention of gunpowder, they were the mainstay of every army's arsenal. Today, they are still in constant use, whether for recreation, practical purposes or ceremony.

AXES, SWORDS AND KNIVES is a comprehensive look at the world of edged weapons. Trace their development through the ages by looking at ancient blades recovered at historic sites worldwide. Watch as a craftsman hones swords from scratch using traditional methods. Meet John Clements, whose research into historic combat has shed light on the reasons behind certain designs. Attend an axe-throwing contest in Eagle River, Wisconsin and tour the legendary Victorinox factory where Swiss Army Knives are made.

Whether felling trees or spreading butter, blades remain a vital tool today.
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Here's the link:

http://store.aetv.com/html/catalog/vp01.jhtml?id=43483&browseCategoryId=
 
An edged tool or weapon is right up there with the wheel. Both have bee here a long time and they ain't gonna go away soon.
 
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