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Man, Moment, Machine
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Man, Moment, Machine is the convergence of these three elements that has the power to transform history. This is the continuing theme in season two of The History Channel's critically acclaimed series MAN MOMENT MACHINE. Each one-hour episode explores stories of human drama and incredible invention - the history-making intersections of new technologies and the individuals who developed or applied them at a pivotal moment to create a milestone events. MAN MOMENT MACHINE brings some of history's most remarkable stories to life through fascinating accounts of action, adventure and creative invention - told in a highly compelling style with rare archival footage, first person perspective, expert interviews, vivid re-reenactments, and state-of-the-art computer imagery. It airs on Tuesdays at 10P/9C on the History Channel. It is hosted by Hunter Ellis (host of The History Channel series Tactical to Practical).
- Red Baron, the Albatros D.III and Bloody April of 1917.
- Abraham Lincoln and his promotion of the telegraph equipped, hydrogen spy balloon, used in critical battles during the American Civil War.
- Leonardo da Vinci and his wheel lock handgun.
- General George Patton and his indomitable sherman tank that rolled over the German's in the Battle of the Bulge.
- Astronaut Jim Lovell and the death defying flight of Apollo 13.
- Alexander the Great and the powerful catapult, which helped him conquer the island city of Tyre
- Alexander Graham Bell and The Astonishing Telephone.
- Al Capone, the Tommy Gun and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
- Enzo Ferrari and The Historic Race.
- Galileo and his telescope.
- John F. Kennedy, the F-8 Crusader and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- Saddam Hussein, Nerve Gas attack against the Kurds.
- General Norman Schwarzkopf, M1 Abrams and Operation Desert Storm .
- Clyde Barrow, the Browning Automatic Rifle and the ambush by Frank Hamer.
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