Age of Tanks (2017)
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Subs: English, Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Spanish,
Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese,
Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Audio: English EAC3 128 kbps, 2 channels
Genre: Documentary
The history of military tanks unfolds in a documentary series that traces their role in history and geopolitics from World War I to the 21st century.
The dawn of the 20th century was an age of enlightenment, of progress – and of peace. Telephones and telegraphs, cars, railways and ironclad ships connected people all across the world. The possibility of war in Europe seemed like a thing from a distant past – it had been 30 years since armies had clashed here, at the heart of modern civilization – and to the average person, there was no indication that they ever would again.
But the world that was crumbled in the summer of 1914. War had come again – and more terrifying than ever before. For beneath the veil of peace and progress, other forms of technology had evolved, more deadly than anything humanity had ever had before. By the end of that year, a million men lay dead. War had ground to a halt in Flanders blood-stained fields. Machine guns, barbed wire, trenches and artillery formed a gargantuan killing machine that devoured men by the thousands.
In its desperation, humanity turned to technology once more. Inventors and engineers strove to find a way out – a way to victory, and, through victory, a way to end the killing. Of the many weapons conceived at that time, one stands out. Over the course of the next century, it would stand like no other for dehumanized warfare and oppression, and yet would fascinate boys and men, and even star in big Hollywood movies. This weapon – is the tank.
In this series, we re-trace the history of what is perhaps the most iconic and terrifying weapon of the 20th century over the course of four episodes. We discover what it was like to design, build, operate, and suffer from these war machines – by telling the stories of the people behind the tanks.
Directors: Florian Dedio, Anna Kwak, Barbara Necek, Tatiana Ushenko ; A Co-Production by IMAGISSIME, LOOKS Film & TV, FORMAT TV, Planete+, ZDF, CNC and Lagardere Studios Distribution
Part 1: Iron, Iron, Everywhere
An outline of the first tanks build by the English, Germans and French and shows that the original idea for an armored vehicle was from a man from Austria. The tank is an idea as old as war. What soldier doesn't wish to be invulnerable, mobile, and still able to fight? On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first major tank battle on November 20, 1917, "Age of Tanks" traces this idea from its origins to the present day and dares to look into the future. The series delves into the stories of those who invented, built, and drove tanks, those who fought in them, killed others, or died at their hands. We hear from the diaries of early tank pioneers. We experience exclusive interviews with tank veterans from World War II to the present day, with renowned tank generals and experts. In four episodes, the series delves into the "Tank Myth"—and dissects it. We question the psychology of the tank as well as the functioning of its tracks, cannons, and armor. We explain how and why tanks came into being and follow their evolution step by step. And we discover the most important tanks of all eras. "Age of Tanks " brings tanks to life. We present the most important tanks in archive footage, some of which is accessible for the first time, and most of which has been newly scanned and restored. We delve deep into their inner workings with explanatory animations to understand the tank myth once and for all. But that's not all. The most famous tanks of all time still exist today – we let them drive again, allowing you to experience them up close.
Part 2: Blitzkrieg
Out of the ashes of WWI, Germany secretly develops the panzer, a tank equipped with advanced communication capabilities. The tank is the defining weapon of the 20th century. Designed from the experiences of trench warfare in the First World War, it became a decisive factor in the Second World War. But the reality for the tank crews of the warring nations was far removed from the heroic portrayals of propaganda. Excruciatingly cramped conditions, fear, and deafening noise characterized service in these steel colossi. Tank troops on the front lines were among the units with the statistically shortest life expectancies. Even during the Second World War, it became apparent how the once seemingly invincible fighting machines were becoming lumbering hunted. New weapons such as rocket-propelled grenades and bazookas, and the growing power of combat aircraft, made tanks increasingly vulnerable on the battlefield. After 1945, a new, less noticed era in the history of tanks began. The multi-ton machine proved its effectiveness not only on the battlefield, but primarily in use against protesting citizens. Tanks became a symbolic tool of oppression, from the uprisings of East Germans, Hungarians, Czechs, and Chinese against their communist systems, through the Arab Spring, to the use of tanks by ISIS terrorists against the populations of Syria and Iraq. This four-part documentary series demystifies the myth of the tank as the ultimate weapon and, with renowned experts, rare archival footage, and insightful computer graphics, reveals the political and military impact of tank technology.
Part 3: A World in Chains
As the Cold War grips the world, tanks are increasingly used to stamp out civil uprisings, turning the armored vehicle into a symbol of oppression. During the Cold War, tanks had to share the main role with weapons like missiles and atomic bombs. But hardly any other weapon of war is as intimidating as a rolling tank. Although easily attacked in battle, tanks were an important part of the Cold War's deterrence strategy. However, these rolling monsters were often used to suppress civil disobedience and were frequently used against their own population. In the third part, we discover the Cold War from the tank's perspective. We accompany Russian World War II tank veteran Makhmut Gareev, who, after the victory over Nazi Germany, was sent to attack Japan before the atomic bomb ended the war. We learn how tanks are made "nuclear bomb-proof." We experience the Hungarian Revolution with Istvan Hliva, who was eight years old at the time. We feel the fear of Soviet tanks and the construction of the Berlin Wall with US soldier George Joulwan, who later rose to become NATO Supreme Commander. We witness Istvan Hliva becoming a tank driver himself – only to be sent to Slovakia, where Hungary's tanks are now tasked with quelling a revolution of their own. And we experience how Israeli tank commander Zvika Greengold, in a single tank, suddenly finds himself facing an overwhelming force of over 100 state-of-the-art enemy tanks – and must somehow stop them to save his homeland. How could tanks be built that could still fight in a nuclear war? Why was the Federal Republic of Germany re-equipped with tanks just a few years after the end of World War II? And what did tanks have to do with the end of the Cold War? In four episodes, the history of the 20th century is told through its tanks. We experience what it was like to drive tanks, to flee from them, to command them, and to die at their hands. Authentic, personal stories introduce us to the most important tanks, revealing their strengths and weaknesses. Based on this, we explore the weapons and effects of tanks, especially on a psychological level, and take a look into the future.
Part 4: Twilight of the Tanks
In a new era of warfare, the once-invincible tank progressively becomes a dangerous, vulnerable and costly liability. November 9, 1989 – the fall of the Berlin Wall. World War III, with nearly 100,000 tanks in East and West, is canceled. What to do with all those tanks? And how do you dispose of tanks in the first place? After numerous conflicts, the question repeatedly arises: Is the age of tanks over? Does this branch of the military have a future? May 2014: Out of nowhere, Russia introduces the completely new T-14 tank. Is a tank arms race now beginning again? For 40 years, the horror of war hung over Europe – until the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989. But barely a year later, a new tank war looms. Iraq conquers Kuwait – and the USA and its allies send their armies and tanks. In the desert, a showdown of the tanks of the Cold War takes place – and the USA wins it handily. Almost simultaneously, the Soviet Union collapses, leaving Russia as a former superpower. When the Russian state of Chechnya declares its independence and Moscow sends its tanks, the outcome seems clear. But the Chechens manage to destroy hundreds of Soviet combat vehicles using traps and guerrilla tactics – and break the power of the tanks. For a moment, it seems as if the age of tanks is over. But in May 2014, Russia, out of nowhere, introduces a completely new tank that is intended to eclipse everything that has come before. Does the T-14 mark the beginning of a new tank arms race? In the fourth and final part, we witness how, after the end of the Cold War, tens of thousands of tanks on both sides are destroyed or sold to third countries. We experience the Gulf War with US soldiers Douglas MacGregor and Eric Schwartz – and Iraqi General Raad Hamdani. We learn why US tanks are so vastly superior to their Iraqi counterparts – and what influence GPS has on tank warfare. We are there with Russian soldier Andrey Brynkin as Chechen partisans shoot down Russian tanks en masse. We also see the Russian T-14 and learn what makes it the most modern tank in the world. Why were US tanks so vastly superior to the Soviet models in Iraqi service? How were Chechen partisans able to stop Russia's feared tanks? And what does the future of tanks look like? Will there be a new arms race? In four episodes, the history of the 20th century is told through its tanks. We experience what it was like to drive tanks, flee from them, command them, and die at their hands. Authentic, personal stories introduce us to the most important tanks, revealing their strengths and weaknesses. Based on this, we explore the weapons and effects of tanks, especially on a psychological level, and take a look into the future.
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