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The Century of Warfare (1993) is a documentary, war & politics web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Century of Warfare online in HD.

The Century of Warfare — Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

• Starring: Robert Powell

The Century of Warfare — Series Details

The Century of Warfare — Episode Guide

Season 1

• E1: The Violent Century (1993-10-18) — THE CENTURY OF WARFARE opens with a look at the defining characteristics of modern war and the development of the weapons that revolutionized combat.
• E2: The World Goes to War (1993-10-25) — Explore the factors that led to the outbreak of World War I and see why efforts to prevent the coming conflict failed.
• E3: Blood and Mud (1993-11-01) — Harrowing photos and rare footage show the grim reality of trench warfare on the Western Front.
• E4: War of the Eagles (1993-11-08) — Three empires clash on the Eastern Front, until the Russian Revolution topples the Czar and the nation withdraws from the fight.
• E5: Battle Fleets and U Boats (1993-11-15) — Naval warfare in World War I, from submarine attacks and supporting forces on land to the Battle of Jutland.
• E6: Aces High (1993-11-22) — See how the plane became a weapon, fly with the pioneers of military aviation, and relive the exploits of legendary pilots like the Red Baron.
• E7: War to end all War (1993-11-29) — The 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.
• E8: Enter the Dictators (1993-12-06) — The years between the World Wars were marked by the rise of totalitarian states in Europe and a growing militancy in the Far East.
• E9: The War Clouds Gather (1993-12-13) — Conflicts in China, Spain and Africa presaged the horrors to come, while Hitler cemented his power and prepared for his bloody campaign of aggression.
• E10: Blitzkrieg (1993-12-20) — Germany'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.
• E11: Britain Stands Alone (1993-12-27) — The extraordinary heroism demonstrated by British citizens and soldiers and a vital lifeline from across the Atlantic kept England from falling into Nazi clutches.
• E12: Sand and Sea War (1994-01-03) — In 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.
• E13: Hitler Turns East (1994-01-10) — Operation Barbarossa–the largest land invasion ever mounted–sent 3 million German troops and 3,300 tanks into the Soviet Union.
• E14: The Long Road Back (1994-01-17) — Defeated at Stalingrad and denied entry to Moscow, the Wehrmacht embarked on a two-year delaying action as it retreated to Germany.
• E15: Normandy to the Rhine (1994-01-24) — Follow the preparations for D-Day and the course of the war in Europe after the successful invasion.
• E16: The End in Europe (1994-01-31) — As Germany was squeezed in the vice of the Allied advance, the Big Three met at Yalta to plan for the aftermath of war.
• E17: Oriental Blitzkrieg (1994-02-07) — Analyze the forces that drove Japan to war and relive the initial victories that gave the Imperial forces an air of invincibility.
• E18: Jungle and Ocean (1994-02-14) — The 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.
• E19: The War at Sea (1994-02-21) — This sweeping overview of World War II's naval engagements includes footage from Atlantic convoys, major Pacific battles and the amphibious landing at Normandy.
• E20: Air War (1994-02-28) — Fly 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.
• E21: Iron Curtain (1994-03-07) — Divided 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.
• E22: Oriental Communism (1994-03-14) — From 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 i
• E23: Wars in Peace (1994-03-21) — The 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 struggl
• E24: Vietnam (1994-03-28) — It 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.
• E25: War in the Middle East (1994-04-04) — From 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.
• E26: Gulf Wars and the Future (1994-04-11) — The 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 t

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Century of Warfare have? 1 season(s) with 26 episodes.

Where can I watch The Century of Warfare? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.