Nov 25, 2015 · 44m
From a mobile command headquarters for Hitler to the trains that carried out mass murder, track the history of the Nazi railway.
Combat Trains
For over a century, locomotives played a vital role in wartime. We explore some of the trains and railways, from the American Civil War through World War II, that turned the tides of battles and changed history. Rarely seen archival footage and accounts from vets who were there highlight these thrilling stories of engineering genius and extraordinary bravery.
Season 1 Episodes
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Dec 2, 2015 · 44m
Discover the shocking story of the construction of WWII's Death Railway from some of the Allied POWs forced to build it.
Dec 9, 2015 · 44m
From ambulance train to cutting-edge mobile hospital, see how the railway industry saved lives for over a century of war.
Dec 16, 2015 · 44m
From Bull Run to the Petersburg Campaign, see how trains affected and defined the American Civil War.
Jan 6, 2016 · 44m
Hop aboard and hear the stories of four rail journeys that changed the course of WWII, the Russian Revolution, and more.
Jan 13, 2016 · 44m
From Lawrence of Arabia to Winston Churchill, discover stories of railway espionage and sabotage in times of war.
Jan 20, 2016 · 44m
See how the efficiency of railways in WWI led not to a speedy victory but to the interminable horror of trench warfare.
Jan 27, 2016 · 44m
Track the vital role British trains played during World War II, through firsthand accounts and rarely seen footage.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Combat Trains Season 1 premiere?
Combat Trains Season 1 premiered on November 25, 2015.
How many episodes are in Combat Trains Season 1?
Combat Trains Season 1 has 8 episodes.
What is the first episode of Combat Trains Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Nazi Railways". It aired on November 25, 2015.
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