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Combat Countdown

Series showcases the biggest and best war machines on battlefields around the globe, traveling the world to see the elite technology from the land, sea and air and meet the brave soldiers who operate them every day.

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Cast & Crew See All

Mike New
Narrator
Mike Capps
Self - Digital Warfare Expert
Peter Caddick-Adams
Self - Royal College of Military Science

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Need for Speed

Wed, Oct 17, 201245 mins

On the battlefield, speed can be the difference between life and death. In this episode of Combat Countdown, we showcase the best speed machines the world's military forces have to offer.

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