Combat Forces - S01 E14 - Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Combat Forces - S01 E14 - Infantry Fighting Vehicles

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Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Bullets, shrapnel, and IEDs, all are dangers for Infantry. Modern military forces have designed a new generation of armor to help protect soldiers from the dangers of battle - Infantry Fighting Vehicles. This fascinating episode examines the progress of technology since the Second World War that has led to some of the incredibly versatile and lethal weapon systems known as Infantry Fighting Vehicles.

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