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War and Civilization

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1998
1 Season
8 Episodes
EN
Ended

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An eight-part chronicle of armed conflict from the beginning of recorded history to modern times, exploring the political and cultural motivations for---and consequences of---warfare.

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Episodes

Season 1

First Blood
E1

First Blood

Aug 2, 199852m

A look at the origins of modern warfare, when ancient Greek soldiers marched in formations called phalanxes. Also: Alexander the Great's foray into Asia Minor in the 4th century B.C. Narrated by Walter Cronkite..

Empires and Armies
E2

Empires and Armies

Aug 9, 199852m

The empires of ancient Rome and China, begun before the birth of Christ, which were hubs of cultural development despite being terribly violent. Also: fighting barbarians at their borders; and the legacies of these empires. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.

Horse Warriors
E3

Horse Warriors

Aug 16, 199852m

A look at the impact that horses had on warfare, which enabled Attila the Hun and Genghis Khan to rule over vast territories. Also: building fortifications of stone; and the rise of the samurai in Japan. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.

Gunpowder
E4

Gunpowder

Aug 23, 199852m

"Gunpowder" forever changed the way wars were fought, both in an army's weapons and methods of defense. Also: arming ships with cannons; and the spread of European domination. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.

Revolution
E5

Revolution

Aug 30, 199852m

England gains a stronghold in America after the Seven Years' War in 1763, but is eventually challenged, and defeated, by a new nation. Also: revolution in France; and the rise of Napoleon. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.

Blood and Iron
E6

Blood and Iron

Sep 6, 199852m

The Industrial Revolution creates more mechanized warfare, as trains and mass-produced weapons are tested in the Crimea and the American Civil War. Also: a united Germany; and war correspondents report from the front. Walter Cronkite narrates.

War Machines
E7

War Machines

Sep 13, 199852m

Included: America fulfills its "manifest destiny"; colonialism expands in Africa and India; and World War I spawns the tank and the airplane. Also: the Russo-Japanese War; and World War II rises from the ashes of its predecessor. Walter Cronkite narrates.

The Price of War
E8

The Price of War

Sep 20, 199852m

"The Price of War" looks at the end of World War II and the atomic bomb, and the tension of the Cold War. Also: fighting communism in Korea and southeast Asia; and the fear of nuclear annihilation. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.

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About War and Civilization

An eight-part chronicle of armed conflict from the beginning of recorded history to modern times, exploring the political and cultural motivations for---and consequences of---warfare. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on TLC.

War and Civilization Cast and Characters

The cast features Walter Cronkite (as Self - Narrator). Their performances are a major reason War and Civilization has built such a passionate audience.

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Who is in the cast of War and Civilization?

The main cast includes Walter Cronkite.

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If you enjoyed War and Civilization, check out Tales from the Explorers Club, The First War for Western Civilization, Joanna Lumley's Japan, Crash Course: World History, and The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization.

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What is War and Civilization about?

An eight-part chronicle of armed conflict from the beginning of recorded history to modern times, exploring the political and cultural motivations for---and consequences of---warfare. It belongs to the Documentary genre.

In which language is War and Civilization originally available?

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When was War and Civilization first released?

War and Civilization first premiered on August 2, 1998 (1998). The series has since concluded its run.

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