Warriors with Terry Schappert
Throughout human history, there have been great warriors who put their lives in danger in battle. In this History Channel series, former Green Berry Terry Schappert investigates the battle tactics used by the greatest fighters in history.
Seasons
1. Braveheart
Air Date: 2008-08-03
Terry Schappert presents every part of story in details. The best way to learn about military history.
2. Mayan Armageddon
Air Date: 2009-03-12
Recent archeological discoveries unearth secrets of a fierce warrior society, one built on human sacrifice, bizarre rituals and deadly weapons. A bloody battle at the ancient city of Dos Pilas leads to the downfall and disappearance of this powerful pre-Columbian warrior society. How?
3. Barbarian Massacre
Air Date: 2009-03-19
In 9 AD, the Romans were looking to expand their empire into Germany however, they didn't count on the warrior chief Arminianism and his band of Barbarians. Terry investigates the tactics used by the rebels.
4. Viking Terror
Air Date: 2009-03-26
The Vikings. Seafaring barbarians who tyrannised the Norse world and built an empire by dominating the sea. Terry investigates the battle tactics used by the Norsemen and how they played a part in their success.
5. Knight Fight
Air Date: 2009-03-29
The armor, weapons, and tactics of the medieval knight made him the elite soldier on the battlefield. But all that changed when Henry V's outnumbered army faced the French at Agincourt.
6. Samurai Showdown
Air Date: 2009-04-02
With all due awe and reverence Terry presents masters of the Samurai arts as he tells the story of Miyamoto Musashi, a Ronin who successfully challenged every aspect of Samurai tradition but remained true to the code of Bushido.
7. The Last Crusaders
Air Date: 2009-04-05
Terry describes how the out numbered and out gunned Knights of Saint John defended Malta against a massive Ottoman invasion force to halt the Ottoman advance into Europe.
8. Spartan Vengeance
Air Date: 2009-04-09
In 480 BC 40,000 Spartans engaged 300,000 Persian invaders who had already destroyed Athens. Terry explains how the Spartans were able to defeat the Persians in the Battle of Plataea, kill Persian General Mardonias and avenge the death Leonidas.
9. Zulu Siege
Air Date: 2009-04-12
In eight years Shaka Zulu takes this minor tribe and using new battle tactics and weapons, conquers all the neighboring tribes. His reign is then cut short when he is assassinated. But even 50 year later the military force he created was able to challenge the modern British Army.
10. Islands of Blood
Air Date: 2009-04-16
This episode explores the bloody history of the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. Terry Schappert learns about the bloody hand to hand combat techniques and vicious weaponry (like shark tooth clubs) of the Hawaiian warriors. He also reenacts the tactics that King Kamehameha the Great used in his crushing victory at Battle of Nu'uanu Cliffs.
11. Special Forces
Air Date: 2009-04-19
Terry describes the weapons, tactics and triumphs of America's first special forces unit, the Alamo Scouts. Their assignment; infiltrate behind enemy lines to prepare for the Allied campaign to retake the Phillipines.
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Rating
10.0/10
Release Date
2008-08-03
Episodes
11 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
