''Greatest Tank Battles'' is a

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series currently airing on History Television and National Geographic Channel in Canada, where it premiered on 4 January 2010. The series was subsequently picked up in the United States by the Military Channel, where it premiered on 5 January 2011. The second season premiered in Canada on 17 January 2011. The show is also broadcast on Discovery Networks throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Other countries where the show has signed broadcast deals include India ( Fox International Channels) and China (LIC Beijing), with a DVD deal in Australia ( Beyond Distribution). The series is currently available for streaming online for free viewing on Pluto TV, Tubi,

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(via the Breakthrough Entertainment channel), Crackle and Freevee.

Presentation

The battles in each episode are illustrated through a combination of 3D CGI reenactments, and when possible includes interviews with participants from both sides of the battle. Military historians and other experts provide analysis of the tactics employed and the battlefield decisions made. Detailed statistics on the equipment and vehicles used are also presented, along with background information on the historical circumstances leading to the featured battle, and its aftermath.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

In other side media

''Greatest Tank Battles'' has been adapted as an iPhone app.

Reception

The Canadian series premiere which aired at 8 pm ET/PT had 348,000 viewers with 178,000 viewers in the A25–54 demographic and 147,000 viewers in the A18–49 category.

References

External links

Official website

''Greatest Tank Battles'' page at History Television

''Greatest Tank Battles'' page at TV Guide.com
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