Foot Soldier
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Année : 1998
Nombre de saisons : 1
Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 60 minutes
Genre(s) : Documentaire
This series examines the role of the foot soldier in the armies of history. Often forgotten and unappreciated, the foot soldier nevertheless provides the manpower necessary for military operations. Foot Soldiers takes a look at the life and lifestyles of the men who made their livelihood by dodging death. From the ancient Egyptian soldier to the soldier of the twenty-first century, the foot soldier is the backbone of any army. The series was later re-aired on H2 (then known as History International).
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Épisode 1 - The Egyptians
7 janvier 1998
A look at the history of ancient Egypt's fighting forces, the world's first organized group of soldiers.
Épisode 2 - The Greeks
14 janvier 1998
The warriors of ancient Greece, from the warring city-states of Athens and Sparta to the Macedonians under Philip II and Alexander the Great.
Épisode 3 - The Romans
21 janvier 1998
The warriors of ancient Rome, who established an empire from Scotland to Saudi Arabia before succumbing to invasions of Germanic peoples in the 5th century.
Épisode 4 - The Barbarians
28 janvier 1998
A look at “The Barbarians,” the warriors who lived on the fringes of ancient Greece and eventually put a halt to Roman expansion. Originally, the word applied to those who spoke a different language than their more “civilized” opponents.
Épisode 5 - The Medieval Soldier
4 février 1998
A look at the knights of medieval Europe who pledged loyalty to their kings and fought for feudal lords in their quests for land and power. And though chivalry was the order of the day, not everyone wore shining armor.
Épisode 6 - The Vikings
11 février 1998
A study of Vikings, who, though they were known for their seafaring abilities, were also fierce warriors on land, and their influence spread across Europe and parts of North America.
Épisode 7 - The Napoleonic Soldier
18 février 1998
A study of the men who fought in Napoleon's armies around the turn of the 18th century. The troops conquered more of Europe than anyone since Caesar, but met their match at Waterloo in 1815
Épisode 8 - The Yankees
25 février 1998
"Yankees" looks at the soldiers who fought for the Union in the American Civil War, and were made up of groups of men from a variety of backgrounds.
Épisode 9 - The Rebels
31 décembre 1998
A look at the Rebels who fought for the Confederacy in the American Civil War, and who, though often ill-equipped, nearly toppled the Union. Included: camp life; their devotion to General Robert E. Lee.
Épisode 10 - World War I
31 décembre 1998
The infantries of World War I that fought across most of Europe and in Russia with the newest and deadliest weapons the world had ever known.
Épisode 11 - The Axis
31 décembre 1998
The “Axis” looks at the men who fought for Germany, Italy and Japan in World War II, from the deserts of Africa and the jungles of Asia to the Eastern front.
Épisode 12 - The Allies
31 décembre 1998
A look at the men who contributed to the Allied victory in World War II over dictatorships and nationalism.
Épisode 13 - Today and the 21st Century
31 décembre 1998
"Today and the 21st Century" examines the current training and weaponry of the infantry soldier, and high-tech battle devices of the future.
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