The Cold War tests the new superpower; the Challenger disaster and 9/11 shake the nation; technology drives America into the 21st century. |
America becomes a global superpower; technology fuels a boom in the economy and the population; America runs headlong into a new threat: Communism. |
The attack on Pearl Harbor brings America into World War II; the war effort revitalizes the nation's economy; a new global superpower takes the stage. |
Boom turns to bust when the stock market crash ushers in the Great Depression; dust storms blanket the Midwest; Roosevelt's New Deal signals recovery. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Rebels," "Revolution," "Westward" and "Division." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Civil War," "Heartland," "Cities" and "Boom." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Bust," "WWII," "Superpower" and "Millennium." |
Narrated by Liev Schreiber, this miniseries highlights momentous events in American history, including the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, the Civil War and the incredible lunar landing. |
Experience American history like never before with this television miniseries, narrated by Liev Schreiber, that highlights such momentous events as the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, the Civil War and the incredible lunar landing. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Rebels," "Revolution," "Westward" and "Division." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Civil War," "Heartland," "Cities" and "Boom." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Bust," "WWII," "Superpower" and "Millennium." |
Narrated by Liev Schreiber, this miniseries highlights momentous events in American history, including the arrival of the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, the Civil War and the incredible lunar landing. |
The colonies declare independence, taking on the British; George Washington is near defeat, but new tactics turn the tide; A new nation is born. |
From Jamestown to Plymouth, early settlers fight to survive; Tobacco sows seeds of opportunity in the south and the north becomes a trade powerhouse. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Civil War," "Heartland," "Cities" and "Boom." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Bust," "WWII," "Superpower" and "Millennium." |
The Civil War rages; The Confederate army can't match the Union's technology; railroads, supply lines and telegrams become new weapons in modern war. |
The Erie Canal brings big risk and bigger reward; In the South, slavery fuels a growing divide; Violence flares and abolitionists stand for freedom. |
Trailblazing pioneers set out to conquer the vast continent west of the mountains, but find the land already claimed. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Rebels," "Revolution," "Westward" and "Division." |
America strikes oil and the boom time begins; Henry Ford brings the motorcar to the masses; massive engineering projects modernize the West. |
Urban life introduces a new breed of social ills, set against the backdrop of stunning skylines and ambitious innovations. |
The Transcontinental Railroad unites the nation; Native American civilizations decline; Cattle replace wild buffalo; Cowboys become an American icon. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Civil War," "Heartland," "Cities" and "Boom." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Bust," "WWII," "Superpower" and "Millennium." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Rebels," "Revolution," "Westward" and "Division." |
FutureWeapons tests inflatable armor, the revolutionary shoulder-fired grenades that double the range of the weapons, the latest generation of the A10 Thunderbolt attack plane and the assault rifle round that stays supersonic out to 1200 yards. |
FutureWeapons travels to California to witness the birth of a revolution in air warfare that pushes science and technology to the limits -- the unmanned bomber that can take off and land on aircraft carriers. |
Richard shows us the Protector -- an unmanned attack boat, the Intelligent Munitions System -- the mine that thinks for itself, the super accurate Archer howitzer and the Squad Mission Support System robotic vehicle. |
Richard shows us the USS San Antonio, the AC130 Spooky gunship, an Electromagnetic Rail Gun and the sniper computer that makes you super accurate and even more lethal. |
Richard shows us the Crow gun system, a clever and fast way of destroying anti-personnel mines with a Dragon, the Boomerang sniper detection system and how to become a real life 007 using high-tech robotics. |
Richard demonstrates Kriss -- a powerful submachine gun, the anti-tank AT4-CS, the super armored Grizzly and the Auto Assault shotgun. |
Richard test the Marine Corps' Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, the "rockets in a box" NLOS-LS missile system, the Bangalore Blade "breakout" weapon and HK 416 modular assault rifle. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Search and Destroy," "The Protectors," "No Escape," "Top Guns" and "Mission Invisible." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Front Line," "First Strike" and "Predators & Smart Destroyers." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Close Quarter," "Immediate Action" and "Future Combat & Massive Attack." |
Witness cutting-edge technology on display as ex-Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz puts futuristic weapons to the test. As he travels around the world, Mack meets interesting inventors and examines the science that allows these weapons to work. Smart missiles, precision lasers, unmanned combat vehicles, sniper detection systems and electromagnetic rail guns are just a few of the amazing devices Mack gets to try out. |
FutureWeapons travels to the Middle East to uncover the very latest weapons being designed for the Israel Defense Forces. |
In this episode, discover weapons that defeat the opposition, including the BOOT BANGER car bomb neutralizer, the amazing Dragon Skin body armor, the THAAD high-altitude aerial defense missile and the M32 40mm multiple grenade launcher. |
Discover the AS50 semi-automatic sniper rifle, the Vulcan and Aardvark mine destroyers, the SMAW-NE shoulder-launched thermobaric munition and the Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle. |
The third season of this Discovery Channel reality series starts off with a bang as host and former Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz examines a water-powered device designed to dismantle terrorist bombs. Later on, in a special episode, he flies to the Middle East to check out state-of-the-art weapons being developed for the Israeli Defense Forces and tags along on a hostage-rescue mission with Israeli soldiers. |
See the real predators of our battlefields, including the Q-4B Global Hawk spy plane, the latest precision-guided aerial munitions (GBU-39 SDB and Laser JDAM), the Dragon Fire II mortar and the powerful MK46/MK48 machine guns from FN Herstal. |
The third season of this Discovery Channel reality series starts off with a bang as host and former Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz examines a water-powered device designed to dismantle terrorist bombs. Later on, in a special episode, he flies to the Middle East to check out state-of-the-art weapons being developed for the Israeli Defense Forces and tags along on a hostage-rescue mission with Israeli soldiers. |
In this episode of, Richard test some of the best front line weapons, including the CV22 Osprey, XM307, Land Warrior and Striker. |
FutureWeapons goes to the most intense battlefield on the planet: Alaska. See how soldiers are trained to fight and thrive in this most hostile environment. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Search and Destroy," "The Protectors," "No Escape," "Top Guns" and "Mission Invisible." |
FutureWeapons gets an exclusive look at the amazing top-secret device that can stop terrorists smuggling bombs and guns on to passenger jets; the latest multi-caliber combat weapon; the newest naval gun and one of the deadliest close quarter weapons. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Front Line," "First Strike" and "Predators & Smart Destroyers." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Close Quarter," "Immediate Action" and "Future Combat & Massive Attack." |
Learn about how the Taser has evolved for military use; the smartest baton round on the planet and the vehicle-stopping device that uses a high-tech net that can trap suicide bombers. |
Featured in this episode are weapons that are incredibly accurate and lethal, including the Gate Crasher wall-breaching device, the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter, the MP7 A1 personal defense weapon and the ATACMS tactical missile system. |
Witness cutting-edge technology on display as ex-Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz puts futuristic weapons to the test. As he travels around the world, Mack meets interesting inventors and examines the science that allows these weapons to work. Smart missiles, precision lasers, unmanned combat vehicles, sniper detection systems and electromagnetic rail guns are just a few of the amazing devices Mack gets to try out. |
In this episode, Mack shows us weapons that strike with the unseen power of stealth, including the Krakatoa modular explosive projectile system, the USS Texas attack submarine, the B-2 Spirit multi-role bomber and the .416 Barrett sniper round. |
Discover some of the most powerful weapons in the world, like the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter, Barrett's M468 assault rifle, the M777 lightweight howitzer and the aircraft carrier that is almost untouchable -- the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. |
FutureWeapons tests an amazing state-of-the-art weapon that can convert from an assault rifle to a sniper rifle in seconds. |
FutureWeapons travels to the Middle East to uncover the very latest weapons being designed by the Israeli army, navy and air force. |
FutureWeapons looks at guns, like the rapid-fire cannon that's becoming a hit with the U.S. military; the personal defense weapon that has the same knockdown as bigger guns; the Gatling gun that rains fire and the new multi-caliber assault weapon. |
In this action-packed episode we see the secret device that will tear apart terrorist bombs, the new squad weapon that will get you out of an ambush, the the latest surface-to-air missile and the U.S. Army's latest sniper rifle. |
The third season of this Discovery Channel reality series starts off with a bang as host and former Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz examines a water-powered device designed to dismantle terrorist bombs. Later on, in a special episode, he flies to the Middle East to check out state-of-the-art weapons being developed for the Israeli Defense Forces and tags along on a hostage-rescue mission with Israeli soldiers. |
Richard demonstrates the Active Denial System, a non-lethal way of protecting troops, the Crusher unmanned ground combat vehicle and the US Army's Future Combat Systems that integrates soldiers and technology like never before. |
Mack learns that to know the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) is to fear it. It is the largest conventional bomb ever created, with the ability to make a crater of two entire city blocks. With the MOAB, no underground bunker stands a chance. |
Ex-Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz takes viewers on a fascinating journey around the globe, exploring the imaginative yet deadly world of futuristic weaponry and the bizarre minds of those who conceive such inventive destruction. Captivating and chilling, the series illustrates the devastation inflicted by weapons such as the Massive Ordnance Air Burst, the Sensor Fuzed Weapon, the thermobaric bomb and the Metal Storm automatic rifle. |
Former Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz gets to travel the globe blowing up bombs, launching missiles, and testing, reviewing and examining the science behind modern military weaponry as host of this Discovery Channel documentary series. Over the course of several seasons, Mack encounters everything from the Active Denial System, a non-lethal way of protecting troops, to some of the extremely lethal weapons used by the Israeli Army. |
Former Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz gets to travel the globe blowing up bombs, launching missiles, and testing, reviewing and examining the science behind modern military weaponry as host of this Discovery Channel documentary series. Over the course of several seasons, Mack encounters everything from the Active Denial System, a non-lethal way of protecting troops... |
Ex-Navy SEAL Richard "Mack" Machowicz takes viewers on a fascinating journey around the globe, exploring the imaginative yet deadly world of futuristic weaponry and the bizarre minds of those who conceive such inventive destruction. Captivating and chilling, the series illustrates the devastation inflicted by weapons such as the Massive Ordnance Air Burst, the Sensor Fuzed Weapon, the thermobaric bomb and the Metal Storm automatic rifle. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Maximum Impact" and "Future Shock." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Smart Weapons" and "Power of Fear." |
Mack goes stealth when he checks out the unmanned RQ-1 Predator aerial drone and the American-made M107 long-range sniper rifle, a weapon with the ability to accurately fire upon a target two miles away. |
Host Richard "Mack" Machowicz, a former Navy SEAL, learns that enemies of the free world have no place to hide, thanks to the most advanced jet fighter ever built and the CornerShot, an Israeli gun that can fire bullets around corners. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "No Place to Hide" and "Stealth." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Maximum Impact" and "Future Shock." |
This disc includes the following episodes: "Smart Weapons" and "Power of Fear." |
Mack visits a U.S. Army base where the military tests its latest weapon, the Excalibur, a high-tech projectile with the ability to correct its trajectory and hit a target from a distance of 25 miles. |
Mack takes a shocking look at highly advanced weapons in development by the U.S. military, including a bomb with the ability to disable electronics and a laser capable of shooting down enemy aircraft. |
Mack examines weapons used in present-day U.S. military operations, including a rocket launcher with the ability to rapidly fire multiple projectiles and thermobaric explosives with the same destructive power as nuclear weapons. |
This disc includes the following episodes: "No Place to Hide" and "Stealth." |