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The United States Airborne are America's sky soldiers, hitting the combat zone from just 600 feet, striking their enemy hard and fast. Now, Weaponology invites you to take a closer look at the men, machines and moments that shaped this elite fighting unit.

Masters of stealth, lords of destruction: the U.S. Navy SEALs are the most versatile special operations force in the world. SEAL teams smash their enemies from land, sea and air using cutting-edge combat tactics and state-of-the-art equipment. Now Weaponology traces the SEALs' development from search-and-destroy missions in the jungles of Vietnam to hunting the Taliban in the highlands of Afghanistan.

Weaponology follows the genealogy of Submarines from the first submersibles to todaynuclear attack submarines.Weaponology follows the genealogy of Vertical Take Off from the earliest helicopters to the modern day Harrier Jump Jet.

The Waffen S.S. were Nazi Germany's ultimate warriors -- earning their brutal reputation in blood during World War II. Adolf Hitler's elite units destroyed their enemies with futuristic weapons systems backed up by an unrivaled fanaticism. Weaponology takes you back through time to take a closer look at the men, machines and moments that shaped Hitler's henchmen.

Weaponology follows the genealogy of rapid fire weapons from the deadly Gatling Gun to the lightweight hand-held firepower of the modern battlefield.

Follow the history of the combatants last line of defense, from the armor od medieval knights to the latest revolutionary invention: Dragon Skin. Find out how a priest invented the first bullet-proof vest, and how a pizza boy came up with the concealable body armor.

The cable documentary series Weaponology investigates the science of warfare as it has progressed and developed - over the centuries - from crude battlefield contraptions to diabolically inventive weaponry. Each episode hones in on one particular category of weapon and discusses its background, evolution and strategic employment on the front lines. Episode three, "Rapid Fire," traces one of the deadliest of all wartime developments: the use of weapons that can fire continuously, from the stationary Gatling guns of the 19th century to the terrifying subatomic machine guns of the present day.

The cable documentary series Weaponology investigates the science of warfare as it has progressed and developed - over the centuries - from crude battlefield contraptions to diabolically inventive stealth weaponry. Each episode hones in on one particular category of weapon and discusses its background, evolution and strategic employment on the front lines. Episode 9 hones in on the most insidious of all battlefield weapons: the hidden booby traps that help turn the tide of conflict by wounding, maiming, deforming and rubbing out unsuspecting enemy soldiers. The program traces the technological development of these weapons as they have become increasingly powerful, deadly and elusive over the years.

The cable documentary series Weaponology investigates the science of warfare as it has progressed and developed - over the centuries - from crude battlefield contraptions to diabolically inventive weaponry. Each episode hones in on one particular category of weapon and discusses its historical evolution and strategic employment on the front lines. The episode entitled "sniper rifles" discusses the background and use of the titular guns, designed to pick off human targets from a lengthy and safe vantage point. The program spans the entire history of the sniper rifle, from the German Jaegers of the 1700s to the Barrett AS50 of the 21th century, and reveals how weaponry has enabled snipers to now shoot at a distance of over 2,000 yards. Subtopics include sights, camouflage, bullets, sniper techniques and much more.