How Easy-to-Use Weapons Shaped History: From Crossbows to Kalashnikovs

This documentary explores how simple, easy to use weapons have shaped the course of warfare and society through history. Experts test three key arms that required little training yet transformed battles, from the medieval crossbow to the modern Kalashnikov. It shows how accessibility, not just power, changed who could fight and how wars were won. An engaging watch on military history, technology and the tools that altered the balance of power. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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