Von der Keule zur Rakete - Die Geschichte der Gewalt: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Since the very beginning of human existence, weapons have been produced and used to kill. Bloody conquests and dreadful crimes are committed by employing weapons. But freedom fighters, anti-terror units, liberators — all depend on the use of weapons. The 'History of Weapons' is much more than a technical investigation. It uncovers the connection between the development of a new military device and the aftermath of its usage — dynamics that shaped several millennia of human fate.

History of Weapons tells the story of weaponry that took leading roles in the major battles of history. It reveals the developments of arms that often improved the technical progression of its times. It also investigates men's desperate attempts to tame the destructive power of ever new instruments of war.

For as long as humankind has existed, there have been weapons, designed to kill and to protect. Over many millennia, they have taken on leading roles in major battles, helping to build empires and destroy civilizations. This is a look at some of the most important and innovative weapons, from slings and arrows to nuclear bombs to biological warfare. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore how and why these weapons work and the role each one has played in shaping the world we know today.s of war.

Series details

• Title: Von der Keule zur Rakete - Die Geschichte der Gewalt
• Format: Documentary
• Language: German
• Genres: History
• Premiere date: 2018-02-21
• Final broadcast date listed: 2018-08-29
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: ZDFinfo
• Network country: Germany
• Typical episode runtime: 43 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 42150
• IMDb ID: tt10504010
• TVDB ID: 352988

Cast and credited roles

• Bill Graves — Narrator
• Mike Loades — Military Historian

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2018-02-21; final listed air date 2018-08-29; episode order: 10.

Source and licence

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