20th Century Battlefields

Latest Episodes

• Season 1 Episode 8: 1973 Middle East

  The father-and-son team explore the violent fighting that broke out in the Middle East between Arab and Israeli forces in October 1973 and which came to be known in the West as the Yom Kippur War. Peter explains how the Egyptians launched a stunning surprise attack, while Dan describes how their soldiers used the latest technology to disable Israel's tanks

  Next on: Monday 30th November 9:00pm EST - The Military Channel
• Season 1 Episode 7: 1991 Gulf War

  The last episode in the series sees the father-and-son team examining the First Gulf War of 1991, when Saudi Arabia, the United States and Great Britain led an international coalition force to liberate Kuwait from Saddam Hussein's invading Iraqi army. Dan describes the revolutionary technology, such as stealth aircraft and precision-guided bombs, employed during Operation Desert Storm, while Peter discusses the tactics employed by both sides

• Season 1 Episode 6: 1982 Falklands

  The father-and-son team examine the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982 and the counter-attack to regain control of the territory. Peter reveals the challenges faced by British forces who were thousands of miles from friendly bases, while Dan discovers the power of the Sea Harrier fighter jets that were crucial to the survival of their forces