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March 12th 2009 10pm/9c
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
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10-11pm -- Warriors - Viking Terror
What does it take to be a warrior? Travel the globe alongside modern-day warrior, SFC Terry Schappert, and go inside the culture of some of the most famous warriors of all time to explore their weaponry, tactics and, ultimately, their psyche. Norway and Poland--991 AD: The Hells Angels of the Middle Ages pillage Europe, but they meet their match--the Saxons--at the Battle of Maldon.
So what does everyone think?
I thought it was ok. Pretty interesting show, but I got really tired of the word Warriors by the end of it. I get the point the show is about Warriors.. :)
Having lived in the "Warrior" community of which SFC Terry Schappert has familiarity with, you'd be amazed at how much they use the term. It's a mind set to keep our lads in the "right" spirit. What I found amazing was how many times he used the word "awesome". It was mind numbing... :P
Quote from: Sir William Marcus on March 15, 2009, 11:11:45 PM
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10-11pm -- Warriors - Viking Terror
What does it take to be a warrior? Travel the globe alongside modern-day warrior, SFC Terry Schappert, and go inside the culture of some of the most famous warriors of all time to explore their weaponry, tactics and, ultimately, their psyche. Norway and Poland--991 AD: The Hells Angels of the Middle Ages pillage Europe, but they meet their match--the Saxons--at the Battle of Maldon.
This was a pretty good show. A lot let use of "awesome" and he called the Vikings...dudes. :P
There could have been more on the armor and weapons I think, but all in all, it was entertaining.
He even appeared to get "punked" when a living historian stripped him of his shield with the Dane axe.....priceless!
I enjoyed the viking show last night! Being part Swedish, it was a great way to learn more about my ancestry!
I agree, this wasn't bad a bad show at all. I enjoyed it.
Quote from: Warrior_Monk on March 20, 2009, 07:00:31 AM
He even appeared to get "punked" when a living historian stripped him of his shield with the Dane axe.....priceless!
Did you also catch him being stripped (or would of been stripped) of his manhood by the historian with the spear?
Thursday March 26th. 9:00 eastern
Warriors: Barbarian Massacre
Germany, 9 AD: The Romans, with the greatest army in the world, are annihilated by Germanic tribes at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest. What does it take to be a warrior? Travel the globe alongside modern-day warrior, SFC Terry Schappert, and go inside the culture of some of the most famous warriors of all time to explore their weaponry, tactics and, ultimately, their psyche.
Watched it, not too much new info., but still the Viking story is always good to hear again. A good show all around especially for new comers to this part of history. Really lookign forward to next week, since many shows don't deal with so many pre-1000AD battles.
They left a lot out about the politics of the Third crusade. But it was interesting. Who is the actor who played Richard?
Haven't seen the Crusades one, but I just watched the one about the samurai. Very good show, didn't know how really effective and complex their weaponry actually was. And the technique is stunning.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
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10-11pm -- Warriors - The Last Crusaders
Modern day warrior, Green Beret Terry Schappert, reveals how 700 Christian soldiers defeated 40,000 Ottomans in one of history's greatest siege battles. He demonstrates the tactics--including weapons of fire--that led to victory.
There's a show on Spike TV and they pit two of the greatest types or warriors by name of a certain time period in battle through a computer that calculates win totals in all scenarios. But, before this they explain the weapons used by each warrior and demonstrate it's effectiveness. It's a bit like that show Surviving History. The last episode was the Apache Warrior vs. Roman Gladiator. Surprisingly the Apache warrior won, because it used bow and arrow. But, take a look at a re-run to get further details and watch the new ones. I found the firts to be very informative.
I really enjoy this show. I really liked the one about King Henry V and his archers at the Battle of Agincourt. Very informative.
Quote from: Poldugarian Warrior on April 14, 2009, 10:03:06 PM
There's a show on Spike TV and they pit two of the greatest types or warriors by name of a certain time period in battle through a computer that calculates win totals in all scenarios.
I saw the preview for the first time last night. It was Ninja vs Spartan. I'm going to have to put my money on the Ninja due to its versatility.
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TONIGHT Wednesday 15th @ 11pm its..
Viking versus Samurai. The savage Scandinavian raider that plundered Europe for almost a thousand years, against the blinding speed and skill of Japan's elite warrior class. It's power versus speed, axe against sword, berserk rage against precision, as these heavily armored legends face off in a battle to the death.
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Seen the Viking vs. Samurai very good episode. I won't spoil the outcome. I seen the Last Crusaders on Warriors and I have to say I never thought there were renaisance garbed/equipped crusaders still fighting in the Holy Land/Italy against the Muslims. I thought it very progressive in both sides use of gunpowder and the use of the newly constructed forts star designs. And who knew that the scimitar, even though a hacking and slashing blade could be so effective against the latest and greatest rapier sword design. Very cool.
Quote from: Poldugarian Warrior on April 22, 2009, 01:50:52 AM
I seen the Last Crusaders on Warriors and I have to say I never thought there were renaisance garbed/equipped crusaders still fighting in the Holy Land/Italy against the Muslims.
Interesting isn't it? Some 700 knights fighting along with 8500 Maltese men-at-arms against some 40 thousand plus! It was estimated that the Casualties suffered by the Ottoman Turks were as low as 20,000 to a high of 30,000. It was an absolutely incredible victory for Europe. Then you have to admire Malta Grandmaster "Jean de Valette" at 70 years of age leading his knights at the front of battle...
incredible! AWESOME!
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Grandmaster Jean Parisot de Valette
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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10-11pm -- Warriors - Spartan Vengeance
Modern day warrior, Green Beret Terry Schappert goes beyond the myth of the legendary Spartans, perhaps the most single-minded fighting society in history. He tests the weapons and reveals the tactics that led to the battle that finally avenged the devastating defeat of The 300 at Thermopylae.
They just had Spartan vs. Ninja on that Deadliest Warrior show on Spike. Both awesome warriors, yet very different weapons. and styles. On the topic of the Crusaders, as they say it takes a strong leader to get the job done right and that's exactly what happened at Malta.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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10-11pm -- Warriors - Zulu Siege
Modern day warrior, Green Beret Terry Schappert travels to South Africa to fight alongside legendary Zulu warriors. He reveals how these tribesman grew from 400 to 40,000, mastered the most primitive of weapons, and devastated the British in a pivotal battle.
Will definitely check that out. It's hard to believe that a gun-toting disciplined army could be defeated by a primitive people. But, as they say if you close quick enough with your weapon and gun is not very useful.
"Iklwa!" The history on this weapon and how its name originated was something ele's. I must say I enjoyed this Zulu episode. It also appeared to be an emotional one for Terry, and If you watched it you can understand why.
Very awesome episode, and just to think these primitive people really were fighting powers they couldn't understand, but had awesome weaponry. In fact, as they showed hand to hand the Brits were no match. Who would've thought guns would be so useless. That Iklwa is an awesome weapon, I beat some medieval/renaissance warriors wished they had somethin like that at times.
Quote from: DonaCatalina on April 10, 2009, 07:31:23 AM
They left a lot out about the politics of the Third crusade. But it was interesting. Who is the actor who played Richard?
I thought I recognized the actor. He played a British officer in "The last of the Mohicans".
The Military Channel has also been playing this series. That's where I saw it.
You all see the last 2 episodes about the primitive Hawaiian fighting styles and weapons, and the Spec Ops. Alamo Scouts from WW2, awesome stuff, who knew that hand-to-hand combat without swords or guns was just as essential to fighting with weapons.
Quote from: DonaCatalina on May 15, 2009, 07:36:47 AM
I thought I recognized the actor. He played a British officer in "The last of the Mohicans".
Hey Donna, its
Steven Waddington (http://i40.tinypic.com/2ldeip1.jpg)
Yep, that's the guy from Last of The Mohicans. Good Eye Dona.