Soldiers in History, Military Technologies

Explore the evolution of warfare and military technology through a comprehensive series examining soldiers and their equipment across different historical periods. Delve into the lives of various military units, from ancient Roman legionaries to modern special forces, and discover the technological advancements that shaped combat throughout the ages. Investigate the development of weapons, armor, and tactics, while also uncovering some of the most dangerous, unusual, and downright unpleasant occupations in history. Learn about iconic military formations like the Harlem Hellfighters, French Foreign Legion, and Vietcong guerrillas, as well as lesser-known roles such as plague doctors and leech collectors. Examine the impact of major conflicts like World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War on military innovation and strategy. Gain insights into the cultural and societal aspects of warfare, including the roles of child soldiers, resistance fighters, and neutral countries during wartime. Analyze the progression of military technology from medieval weapons to modern naval defense systems, and understand the concepts behind mutually assured destruction and other Cold War-era strategies.

The Roman Legionaries (Elite Heavy Infantryman).
Red Army Assault Sappers (World War II).
EOD Blast Suit (Juggernaut).
Buccaneers.
Sniper Decoys: Dummy Heads.
Janissary (Elite Ottoman Infantry Unit).
Spetsnaz (Soviet Afghanistan war).
British Infantry vs German Infantry (1940).
Flamethrower Trooper (World War I).
English Longbowman (Medieval Archer).
Harlem Hellfighters (World War I).
British Runner (World War I).
Schwerer Gustav - Rail Super Gun (Behemoth).
Petardier - The Most Dangerous Job in History?.
Hoplite - Citizen soldier (Ancient Greece).
Sanitäter German medic (World War II).
Plague Doctor.
Gurkha (World War II).
Berlin wall Border troops (Grenztruppen).
The French Foreign Legion.
Soviet Young Pioneers (1922-91).
Gong Farmer (Worst Jobs in History).
Why Hat Making was Lethal.
Human Garden Gnome (Weird Jobs in History).
Senegalese Tirailleurs (World War II).
Knocker-upper (Weird Jobs in History).
Groom of the Stool (Worst Jobs in History).
Chimney Sweep / Climbing Boy (Worst Jobs in History).
The Queen's Guard.
Leech Collector (Worst Jobs in History).
Gunslingers of the Wild West.
Dragons Teeth (World War II Tech).
Tosher / Sewer Hunter (Worst Jobs in History).
Medieval Knight.
PanzerGrenadier (World War II) Mechanized & Motorized Infantry.
The French Resistance (World War II).
Tunnel Rats (The Vietnam war).
RAF Fighter Pilot (World War II).
U.S. Paratrooper (World War II).
Panzer Crewman (World War II).
The Samurai.
Imperial Japanese Army Infantryman (World War II).
Vietcong Guerilla (Vietnam war).
U.S. B-17 Bomber Crewman (World War II).
British SAS (World War II).
German Stormtrooper (World War I).
U.S. MARINE (Vietnam war).
Drip Rifle (Weird Weapons).
Trench Systems (Cross Section).
Why were tanks cemented into the ground?.
Sniper Shields (World War I).
Death cards (The Vietnam War).
Chain Shot (Deadly Weapon).
Why were there poles on the front of Jeeps?.
First World War tech: Chlorine Gas & Gas Masks.
Vietcong Booby Traps.
What was duct tape used for in the Vietnam war?.
Handheld Shields (World War I).
MacAdam Sniper Shield-Shovel (Weird Tech).
Stahlhelm M1916 (World War I).
Brodie Helmet / Helmet, steel, Mark I (World War I).
Press Gangs (Impressment).
The Cutlass (Pirate Weapons).
Improvised Samurai Weapons: the Kiseru (Pipe).
Kabalak & Bashlyk (World War I).
The Socket Bayonet.
The Corinthian Helmet (Ancient Greece).
The Maginot Line (Behemoth).
The Maus Super-Heavy Tank.
The Yamato - Largest battleship in History (Behemoth).
Ice Ship (Secret Weapon of WWII).
U-Boats (World War II).
This Type of Bullet Caused an Entire Uprising!.
The Crypteia, Secret Police of Sparta.
The Winged Hussars.
The Chernobyl Liquidators.
Where did Neutral Spain fight in WWII?.
The Phalanx CIWS - The US Navy's deadly R2D2.
These Soldiers wore Bicorn hats in World War II.
Rearguard (Military Tactic) - Heroic Sacrifice at Dunkirk, 1940.
U.S Army CBRN-Last defense against Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Mutually Assured Destruction (Cold War -).