Faster Than the Enemy

S1 E5: Since humans began fighting one another, quickness and mobility have been key factors in determining victory or defeat. Experts take a hands-on look at three weapons that were built for speed. Discover the history of the two-wheeled chariot, a weapons system developed by the Hyksos before the Egyptians and Romans perfected it. Examine and test how a simple range weapon—the sling—rocked its enemy at speeds of 116. And see how small handguns like the revolver changed warfare forever.