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Decisive Weapons Season 2 · Episode 5

The Soul of the Samurai - the Japanese Sword

6th October 1997 30 mins Season 2 Episode 5

This programme looks into the origins and history of the samurai sword, considering the processes and engineering that went into its design and making, and its importance as a weapon in battle when repelling the Mongol invasions.

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Season 2 · Episode 6

Darkness Visible: the Stealth Fighter

The F-117 A Stealth Fighter is the world's first operational combat plane designed to be invisible to radar. But while powerfully impressive during the Gulf War, doubts have persisted over the plane's ability to avoid radar detection. Is its reputation justified?
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