Credits
- Series Producer
- Martin Davidson
- Narrator
- Sean Bean
Episode 5 of 6, Decisive Weapons, Series 2
Duration: 30 minutes
This programme looks into the origins and history of the samurai sword, considering the processes and engineering that went into its design and making, and its importance as a weapon in battle when repelling the Mongol invasions.
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