HC Tales of the Gun - Worlds Greatest Guns (2000) Part 1 Rockets and Missiles
In the centuries since the gun was invented, hundreds of innovators, engineers and inventors have brought their vision together to create what has become one of the most perfectly produced items ever made. TALES OF THE GUN chronicles the long history of firearm design and construction from the first, primitive weapons to today's computer-controlled, high-tech factories. From the gunslingers of the Wild West to the newest technology being developed for tomorrow s super-weapons, guns have etched a place in today s culture for their masterful combination of form, function and beauty. This definitive 4-disc set of the WORLD's GREATEST GUNS features 11 hours of exhaustive, fascinating detail and thrilling stories on the guns, the inventors, the designers, and the story behind each weapon. Ranging in size, power, use, and style, the gun has been a part of human conflict for centuries. Its use has varied from hunting and protection to international combat and urban dispute. Trace the history of the gun from its inception up until the 20th century.
Part 1 Rockets and Missiles
These marvels of technology extend the reach and amplify the deadlines of the modern warrior. But their genesis came centuries ago - and legend has it that it all began with an accident! Trace the evolution of the rocket, from the first Chinese “fire arrows” to the latest supersonic, heat-seeking missiles.
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