American Guns: A History of US Firearms
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- S1 E1 – The Kentucky Long Rifle and the Revolutionary War10. oktober 200622minThe early history of the United States, and a look at the Kentucky Long Rifle and it's use during the Revolutionary WarTilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E2 – U.S. Armories and the War of 18127. februar 201722minEarly US arms manufacturing relied heavily on federal funding and armories as customersTilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E3 – Breechloaders and Jacksonian Democracy7. februar 201722minAs manufacturing in the US grew under Andrew Jackson, the gun became an essential tool for settlers in the western territoriesTilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E4 – Trouble in Texas and Samuel Colt7. februar 201722minThe Battle of the Alamo, the weapons used, and American innovator Samuel Colt's rise as a titan in the gun industryTilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E5 – Prelude to War and Increased Fire Power7. februar 201722minAs the Civil War loomed, American Guns were only becoming more powerful, more accurate, and easier to reload.Tilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E6 – Guns of the American Civil War3. november 201022minThe Civil War brought with it the Gatling Gun and the Sharps Rifle, while after the war, Smith and Wesson introduce the revolverTilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E7 – The Six Shooter and America's New Industrial Age7. februar 201722minSmith and Wesson, Remington, Colt, Winchester, and Parker Bros all experience a gun manufacturing golden age during America's Guilded AgeTilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E8 – The Long Gun7. februar 201722minThe spirit of innovation kept the major gun manufacturers trying to outgun one another, and even some non-competition agreements. But one such agreement between Colt and Winchester would not last, as the rifle became too big of a market for Colt to ignore.Tilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E9 – Dawn of Modern Firearms: Browning and the Spanish American7. februar 201722minModern style hand guns and semi automatic rifles begin to enter production around the time of the Spanish-American WarTilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E10 – Guns of World War I and Gangsters7. februar 201722minBolt actions, repeaters and machine guns take center stage during the War to End All Wars. But once the war is over, the guns land in the hands of the criminal underworld as tools to carry out their bidding.Tilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E11 – Guns of World War II7. februar 201722minThe M1 rifle and M1 Carbine were the American guns that did most of the heavy lifting during WWII.Tilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E12 – Guns of Korea, Vietnam and the 21st Century7. februar 201722minAs war evolved, the weapons did as well - with the M1 Garand, the Browning Automatic Rifle, fully automatics, and advanced sniper rifles.Tilmeld dig Prime
- S1 E13 – Guns for Hunters, Sport and Protection7. februar 201722minThe ownership of guns in America for hunters and enthusiasts has been a long standing tradition, and gun culture continues to be part of the fabric of American life.Tilmeld dig Prime
Detaljer
Flere oplysninger
- Indholdsbegrænsninger
- Vold rygning
- Lydsprog
- English
- Undertekster
- English [CC]
- Instruktører
- Kenny JamesRon Meyer
- Producere
- Kenny JamesRon Meyer
- Medvirkende
- Philip SchreierJim Supica
- Selskab
- Mill Creek Entertainment
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