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EP1 The Laboratory of War Nov 12, 1998

The development and use of poison gas, beginning in WWI with its use by the Germans as a weapon of mass destruction. Included: phosgene, chlorine and mustard gas.

EP2 Enemy of All Mankind Nov 19, 1998

Biological warfare research is examined, beginning with experiments by the Japanese in the 1930s using anthrax. Also: British and American germ warfare projects.

EP3 Echoes of War Nov 26, 1998

The development of radar technology is charted, beginning in 1940 with Britain's "cavity magnetron," which gave the Allies the ability to detect the enemy first.

EP4 Rocket Men Dec 03, 1998

"Rocket Men" chronicles the development of ballistic missiles, and how they ultimately determined the balance of global power in the 20th century. Roger Mudd hosts.

EP5 Russia's Nuclear Patriots Dec 10, 1998

Interviews and archival footage highlight this chronicle of the Russian nuclear weapons program. Special attention is paid to research and development in a top-secret city, where the Russians perfected their hydrogen bomb.

EP6 Full Spectrum Dominance Dec 17, 1998

The cutting edge of battlefield technology, which combines physics, biology and chemistry, resulting in robotic spy planes and "bugs" that carry microphones, cameras and heat detectors. Also: computer viruses.

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Synopsis

Six programmes that show how science has changed the way in which wars are fought.

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