Trains have played a crucial role in the war effort in the major conflicts of the past 150 years. These trains were a vital cog in the military machine from carrying troops, to moving hospitals, to being transformed into actual weapons. In this compelling series we tell the stories of these incredible trains…
We combine expert interviews, authentic reconstruction, engineering graphics and archive, highlighting the extraordinary human stories alongside the engineering detail and military perspective. The stories are dramatic, exciting and filled with fascinating historical detail. Each of these incredible stories is set against a backdrop of conflict and we put the events into context. In addition to the stories of the trains we learn more about the military, political and domestic battles happening at the time.
Series Premiere: November 25, 2015 Classification: Documentary Genre: Action | Documentary Network: Sky History2 Airs: Wednesday at 09:00 pm Runtime: 60 Minutes
COMBAT TRAINS - Season 1 -- 8 Episodes
1x1 -- Nov 25, 2015 -- Nazi Railways 1x2 -- Dec 02, 2015 -- The Death Railway 1x3 -- Dec 09, 2015 -- Ambulance Trains 1x4 -- Dec 16, 2015 -- The First Railroad War 1x5 -- Jan 06, 2016 -- Precious (or Critical) Cargo 1x6 -- Jan 13, 2016 -- Secrets & Lies 1x7 -- Jan 20, 2016 -- World War One 1x8 -- Jan 27, 2016 -- World War Two: The Homefront
