From ancient warriors who braved death to haul a 13-story tower … to soldiers who sacrificed their lives to carry out one ruler’s extreme plan to move a secret weapon … to the move that changed the course of World War II, victory or defeat on the battlefield has often hinged on the muscle of MEGA MOVERS.
In this impressive program, journey from past to present to see how military mobilization has changed over time. Whether crossing the Alps via elephant in 218 B.C. or enabling D-Day’s success with unprecedented harbor building, learn how army engineers have tackled war’s impossible demands with stunning ingenuity and determination. However, the battlefield isn’t the only place where the military has earned its stripes. When Pakistan was ravaged by a devastating earthquake in 2005, the U.S. Army performed one of the fastest mobilizations of relief helicopters ever. Now, get a firsthand look at how four CH-47 choppers were put inside two mammoth C-5 Galaxy cargo planes and flown from Hawaii to Pakistan to deliver life-saving supplies to thousands of refugees.
Featuring mind-blowing footage and incisive expert interviews, ARMY MEGA MOVES offers fascinating insight into this often overlooked facet of military strength.
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