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Foot Soldier

Foot Soldier

★ 8.0/10•1998•Documentary
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Foot Soldier is a 45 minute documentary hosted by Richard Karn explaining the life of a Foot Soldier in various armies throughout time.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 7, 1998

Episodes

E145m

The Egyptians

A look at the history of ancient Egypt's fighting forces, the world's first organized group of soldiers.

Jan 7, 1998

E245m

The Greeks

The warriors of ancient Greece, from the warring city-states of Athens and Sparta to the Macedonians under Philip II and Alexander the Great.

Jan 14, 1998

E345m

The Romans

The warriors of ancient Rome, who established an empire from Scotland to Saudi Arabia before succumbing to invasions of Germanic peoples in the 5th century.

Jan 21, 1998

E445m

The Barbarians

A look at “The Barbarians,” the warriors who lived on the fringes of ancient Greece and eventually put a halt to Roman expansion. Originally, the word applied to those who spoke a different language than their more “civilized” opponents.

Jan 28, 1998

E545m

The Medieval Soldier

A look at the knights of medieval Europe who pledged loyalty to their kings and fought for feudal lords in their quests for land and power. And though chivalry was the order of the day, not everyone wore shining armor.

Feb 4, 1998

E645m

The Vikings

A study of Vikings, who, though they were known for their seafaring abilities, were also fierce warriors on land, and their influence spread across Europe and parts of North America.

Feb 11, 1998

E745m

The Napoleonic Soldier

A study of the men who fought in Napoleon's armies around the turn of the 18th century. The troops conquered more of Europe than anyone since Caesar, but met their match at Waterloo in 1815.

Feb 18, 1998

E845m

The Yankees

"Yankees" looks at the soldiers who fought for the Union in the American Civil War, and were made up of groups of men from a variety of backgrounds.

Feb 25, 1998

E945m

The Rebels

A look at the Rebels who fought for the Confederacy in the American Civil War, and who, though often ill-equipped, nearly toppled the Union. Included: camp life; their devotion to General Robert E. Lee.

Mar 4, 1998

E1045m

World War I

The infantries of World War I that fought across most of Europe and in Russia with the newest and deadliest weapons the world had ever known.

Mar 11, 1998

E1145m

The Axis

The “Axis” looks at the men who fought for Germany, Italy and Japan in World War II, from the deserts of Africa and the jungles of Asia to the Eastern front.

Mar 18, 1998

E1245m

The Allies

A look at the men who contributed to the Allied victory in World War II over dictatorships and nationalism.

Mar 25, 1998

E1345m

Today and the 21st Century

"Today and the 21st Century" examines the current training and weaponry of the infantry soldier, and high-tech battle devices of the future.

Apr 1, 1998

Actors

Richard Karn

Richard Karn

Host

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