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The Tank: Weapon of the 20th Century

The Tank: Weapon of the 20th Century

On the Battlefields of the World Wars: Since its invention at the start of the 20th century, the tank has served as a symbol of political power as well as military strength. These huge vehicles have long since found their way into global culture - whether as a monument, in films or on billboards. Tanks have made history and have themselves become part of the story.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Tank: Weapon of the 20th Century
First Air DateDecember 28, 2017
Last Air DateDecember 28, 2017
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime 0min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesGermany
Production Companies2DF EnterprisesSpiegel TVARTE
NetworksPBSPBS America
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Conflict and Revolt

Exploring the development of the tank from the end of the Second World War until today. In the Cold War, tanks became brutal tools of authoritarian systems and a symbol of political oppression. In the anti-war movement of the 1960s and 1970s, the tank stood for clinging to old, military and authoritarian structures.

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