Battle Gear Modern Marvels : Season 8 Episode 18
TV-PG History 1h 00m int(0)
Aired: May 21st, 2002 @ 10:00 PM EST on History
From battle armor to bubble gum, you might be surprised by what soldiers have carried into battle--and what they'll carry in future wars. In this look at the development of weapons--from the Roman soldier's gladius to the M16 assault rifle to infrared scopes and biological weapons protection--we also discover the evolution of body armor--from knights to Kelvar-protected "Land Warriors". And we'll also find out what the "Future Warrior" will look like.