Age of Tanks

Overview

The history of military tanks unfolds in a documentary series that traces their role in history and geopolitics from World War I to the 21st century.

Episodes

Iron, Iron, Everywhere

S01E01 Iron, Iron, Everywhere

November 9, 2017 5.0 52 min
An outline of the first tanks build by the English, Germans and French and shows that the original idea for an armored vehicle was from a man from Austria.
Blitzkrieg

S01E02 Blitzkrieg

November 9, 2017 5.0 54 min
Out of the ashes of WWI, Germany secretly develops the panzer, a tank equipped with advanced communication capabilities.
A World in Chains

S01E03 A World in Chains

November 16, 2017 5.0 55 min
As the Cold War grips the world, tanks are increasingly used to stamp out civil uprisings, turning the armored vehicle into a symbol of oppression.
Twilight of the Tanks

S01E04 Twilight of the Tanks

November 9, 2017 5.0 53 min
In a new era of warfare, the once-invincible tank progressively becomes a dangerous, vulnerable and costly liability.

Cast

Rachel Williams
Narrator

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