Faster Than the Enemy: How Speed Changed the Way We Fight

This documentary explores how speed has shaped the way humans fight, from the chariots of the ancient world to the cavalry that dominated warfare for three thousand years. It shows how the ability to load, shoot, and move faster than the enemy has decided battles across the ages. Along the way it links technology, tactics, and the relentless pursuit of the advantage. Engaging and wide-ranging, it offers a fresh angle on the history of war. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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