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Season 1 Episode 5: Landing Craft, Air Cushion Hovercraft (LCAC); U.S. Cavalry Saddles; Gas Masks

The next episode uncovers the secrets of a revolutionary amphibious vehicle, the Landing Craft Air Cushion, and its impact on military operations. It also delves into the history and functionality of iconic Old West cavalry saddles and demystifies the technology behind gas masks, showcasing their...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Tank; Gatling Gun; Samurai Sword

1. Tank; Gatling Gun; Samurai Sword

Aired: Aug 4, 2002

Military life is put under the spotlight as R. Lee Ermey shares his personal ...

Episode 2 Knight's Armor; WWI Backpack; Landmine

2. Knight's Armor; WWI Backpack; Landmine

Aired: Aug 11, 2002

A mysterious array of ancient artifacts is unearthed, prompting our heroes to...

Episode 3 Flak Vest; Medieval Crossbow; WWI Pilots

3. Flak Vest; Medieval Crossbow; WWI Pilots

Aired: Aug 18, 2002

Unconventional tactics used by warriors and pilots from history are explored ...

Episode 4 Civil War Cannoneers; Night Vision; Clearing a Minefield

4. Civil War Cannoneers; Night Vision; Clearing a Minefield

Aired: Aug 25, 2002

In the next episode, the focus turns to military precision as experts delve i...

Episode 5 Landing Craft, Air Cushion Hovercraft (LCAC); U.S. Cavalry Saddles; Gas Masks

5. Landing Craft, Air Cushion Hovercraft (LCAC); U.S. Cavalry Saddles; Gas Masks

Aired: Sep 1, 2002

The next episode uncovers the secrets of a revolutionary amphibious vehicle, ...

Episode 6 Mortar; WWII GIs' Personal Items; Native-American Arrows

6. Mortar; WWII GIs' Personal Items; Native-American Arrows

Aired: Sep 8, 2002

A group of airships, equipped with cannons and rifles, clash with a formidabl...

Episode 7 Re-Fueling a Fighter Jet; Naval Signal Flags; GI Chow

7. Re-Fueling a Fighter Jet; Naval Signal Flags; GI Chow

Aired: Sep 15, 2002

The next episode delves into the complex realm of military logistics, showcas...

Episode 8 Revolutionary WarMusket; Jousting; Foxholes

8. Revolutionary WarMusket; Jousting; Foxholes

Aired: Sep 22, 2002

In the next episode, viewers will be treated to a high-energy showcase of Rev...

Episode 9 The Pilum; WWII Radios; First Rockets

9. The Pilum; WWII Radios; First Rockets

Aired: Sep 29, 2002

Next episode, discover how ancient Roman engineers designed the pilum, a powe...

Episode 10 Ninja Weapons; Flamethrower; Military Dogs

10. Ninja Weapons; Flamethrower; Military Dogs

Aired: Oct 5, 2002

Japanese Ninja will be featured, showcasing their deadly weapons and tactics....

Episode 11 Grenades; Dog Tags; Dinner in a Pouch

11. Grenades; Dog Tags; Dinner in a Pouch

Aired: Oct 7, 2002

Episode 12 The Jeep; HIMARS; Hurricanes

12. The Jeep; HIMARS; Hurricanes

Aired: Oct 21, 2002

Episode 13 Future Gear; Marine Camouflage; Army's New Armored Vehicle

13. Future Gear; Marine Camouflage; Army's New Armored Vehicle

Aired: Oct 28, 2002

Tomorrow's battlefields will see US Marines equipped with innovative camoufla...

Info about Mail Call

Seasons: 8

Network: History

Genres:Comedy, Documentary, History

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