Instruments Of Death, English Civil Wars - Naseby

Karl and Kevin explore how weapons and armour developed, starting with the 1645 Battle of Naseby during the English Civil War.

Exploring the impact of the Battle of Towton during the War of the Roses, Karl and Kevin continue their look at how weapons and body armour developed.

Exploring the impact of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Karl and Kevin continue their look at how weapons and body armour developed.

Presenter Karl Ude-Martinez takes a tour of the weapons used during the Battle of the Somme in 1916, including machine guns and poison gas.

Revisiting the bloody British uprising against the Romans, presenter Karl Ude-Martinez tests out swords, spears and armour.

What was it like to face a Napoleonic cavalry charge? Find out as the cannon, grenade and Brown Bess musket go under the microscope.