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The Century of Warfare is a 26 part British TV documentary first released in 1993 and shown on A&E Television Networks. It was narrated by Robert Powell, and produced by Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd, and coincided with another Powell/Nugus-Martin project called Great Crimes and Trials.

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1. The Violent CenturyNow viewing1993-10-1852mTHE CENTURY OF WARFARE opens with a look at the defining characteristics of modern war and the development of the weapons that revolutionized combat.
2. The World Goes to War1993-10-2552mExplore the factors that led to the outbreak of World War I and see why efforts to prevent the coming conflict failed.
3. Blood and Mud1993-11-0152m5.0Harrowing photos and rare footage show the grim reality of trench warfare on the Western Front.
4. War of the Eagles1993-11-0852m5.0Three empires clash on the Eastern Front, until the Russian Revolution topples the Czar and the nation withdraws from the fight.
5. Battle Fleets and U Boats1993-11-1552mNaval warfare in World War I, from submarine attacks and supporting forces on land to the Battle of Jutland.
6. Aces High1993-11-2252mSee how the plane became a weapon, fly with the pioneers of military aviation, and relive the exploits of legendary pilots like the Red Baron.
7. War to end all War1993-11-2952mThe entry of the United States helped bring World War I to a close, but the harsh conditions of the Versailles Treaty paved the way for a greater conflict to come.
8. Enter the Dictators1993-12-0652mThe years between the World Wars were marked by the rise of totalitarian states in Europe and a growing militancy in the Far East.
9. The War Clouds Gather1993-12-1352mConflicts in China, Spain and Africa presaged the horrors to come, while Hitler cemented his power and prepared for his bloody campaign of aggression.
10. Blitzkrieg1993-12-2052mGermany's invasion of Poland introduced the world to a new brand of warfare. Less than a year later, the fall of France left Britain to face Hitler essentially alone.
11. Britain Stands Alone1993-12-2752mThe extraordinary heroism demonstrated by British citizens and soldiers and a vital lifeline from across the Atlantic kept England from falling into Nazi clutches.
12. Sand and Sea War1994-01-0352mIn and around the Mediterranean, Monty battled Rommel, American doughboys got their first real combat experience, and the Italian campaign gave the Allies a foothold in Europe.
13. Hitler Turns East1994-01-1052mOperation Barbarossa--the largest land invasion ever mounted--sent 3 million German troops and 3,300 tanks into the Soviet Union.
14. The Long Road Back1994-01-1752mDefeated at Stalingrad and denied entry to Moscow, the Wehrmacht embarked on a two-year delaying action as it retreated to Germany.
15. Normandy to the Rhine1994-01-2452mFollow the preparations for D-Day and the course of the war in Europe after the successful invasion.
16. The End in Europe1994-01-3152mAs Germany was squeezed in the vice of the Allied advance, the Big Three met at Yalta to plan for the aftermath of war.
17. Oriental Blitzkrieg1994-02-0752mAnalyze the forces that drove Japan to war and relive the initial victories that gave the Imperial forces an air of invincibility.
18. Jungle and Ocean1994-02-1452mThe American island-hopping campaign drove the Japanese from their Pacific strongholds, but it would take a weapon of a different order bring the war to an end.
19. The War at Sea1994-02-2152mThis sweeping overview of World War II's naval engagements includes footage from Atlantic convoys, major Pacific battles and the amphibious landing at Normandy.
20. Air War1994-02-2852mFly in a B-17 on a harrowing daylight bombing raid, see how British aviators staved off the Luftwaffe, and watch as carrier-based fighters battle Zeros in the skies over Midway.
21. Iron Curtain1994-03-0752mDivided at the end of World War II, Europe was a potential flashpoint for 40 years as the superpowers maintained an uneasy peace built on deterrence.
22. Oriental Communism1994-03-1452mFrom the withdrawal of the old Colonial powers to the conflict in Korea, instability, regional conflicts and the boiling over of Cold War tensions marked much of the 20th century in Asia.
23. Wars in Peace1994-03-2152mThe perennial problems of civil war, terrorism and bilateral wars have taken on a new urgency in the years since the end of the Cold War, and the international community is struggling to deal with them.
24. Vietnam1994-03-2852mIt was a war that proved that might and money do not lead inevitably to victory, and its harsh lessons forced America to rethink its role in the world.
25. War in the Middle East1994-04-0452mFrom Israel's continual battles to defend itself to inter-Arab squabbles and the role of oil, trace the many conflicts that have shaken this tumultuous region.
26. Gulf Wars and the Future1994-04-1152mThe Allied victory over Iraq showed showcased a new generation of weapons and tactics, but evolving threats--particularly from weapons of mass destruction--require a new approach to deterrence.

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The Century of Warfare has 1 season and 26 episodes.

When did The Century of Warfare first air?

The Century of Warfare first aired in 1993.

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The Century of Warfare is classified as Documentary, War & Politics.