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Combat Trains (2015–2016) on Sky History2
About Combat Trains
Combat Trains ended on January 27, 2016, on Sky History2. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled for this series.
Combat Trains was a documentary series that aired in 2015, exploring the vital role of trains in military conflicts over the past 150 years. The show focused on how trains were used to carry troops, transport hospitals, and even serve as weapons during wartime. It combined expert interviews, authentic reconstructions, engineering graphics, and archive footage to highlight the human stories behind these engineering marvels, set against the backdrop of conflict and political upheaval.
The series was a historical documentary that provided detailed insights into military, political, and domestic battles through the lens of railway transportation. It aimed to give viewers a comprehensive understanding of the strategic importance of trains in wartime, emphasizing both the engineering and human aspects of these stories. The show premiered on November 25, 2015, and concluded after eight episodes on January 27, 2016. Each episode had a runtime of 60 minutes.
Combat Trains episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2016 | S1·E8 | World War Two: The Homefront |
| January 20, 2016 | S1·E7 | World War One |
| January 13, 2016 | S1·E6 | Secrets & Lies |
| January 6, 2016 | S1·E5 | Precious (or Critical) Cargo |
| December 16, 2015 | S1·E4 | The First Railroad War |
| December 9, 2015 | S1·E3 | Ambulance Trains |
| December 2, 2015 | S1·E2 | The Death Railway |
| November 25, 2015 | S1·E1 | Nazi Railways |