Military History Channel

United States United States

Military History Channel focuses on documentary and archival programming that examines armed conflicts, military technology, and the personal accounts of service members. The channel’s content in the United States draws heavily on historical footage, expert interviews, and battlefield analysis to cover wars from ancient times through modern engagements. Episodes often explore strategy, logistics, and the human experience of combat, without relying on dramatized reenactments. The schedule includes series on specific campaigns, profiles of military leaders, and examinations of naval, air, and ground warfare. Some programs also address the cultural and political context surrounding major conflicts, such as the Cold War or the Vietnam War.

Viewers can access the channel through standard cable and satellite providers across the country. A selection of full episodes and clips is available on the channel’s official website and through certain streaming platforms that carry live feeds or on-demand content. TV guide listings for the Military History Channel typically group programs by era or theme, such as World War II weeks or specials on modern special operations. The channel does not carry movies, music videos, or shopping segments, and its programming is entirely in English.

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Golden Knights; WWII Army Air Force or Air Corps?; Flying Tigers; AC-130U Spooky
Series, War, Military
Lee jumps with the Golden Knights; history of the U.S. Air Force; Flying Tigers; blood chit; AC-130U Spooky gunship; P-61 Black Widow.
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18:30 - 19:00
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Civil War Special
Series, War, Military
Guns and gear of the Civil War, ranging from rifles to artillery; cooking up salt pork and hardtack; Zouave bayonet training.
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19:00 - 19:30
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Civil War Rifles; 1st Missile Sub; Navy Divers' Gear; Field Strip; Bowie Knife; Hedgechopper
Series, War, Military
American Civil War rifles from both sides; the first missile fired from the deck of a sub; deep-sea and crush-proof suits; breaking down a weapon; the Bowie knife; the evolution of a hedge chopper.
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LIVE 19:30 - 20:00
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Sniper School; Hand Signals; Ho Chi Minh Trail; Motorcycles; Loading Palettes; C-119
Series, War, Military
Snipers; hand signals; Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh Trail; motorcycles; tanks; the C-119 Flying Boxcar. Host: R. Lee Ermey.
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20:00 - 21:00
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Crank Trigger
Series, Reality
Contestants test their skills with the Black Widow long bow; two contestants must adapt to the revolutionary Gatling gun to stay in the game.
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21:00 - 22:00
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Shooting Dice
Series, Reality
The competitors break into squads for a fierce side-by-side shoot out with the 1875 Remington pistol; two contestants fire against the clock with the Ruger 1022 rifle in an old-fashioned shooting gallery challenge.
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22:00 - 00:00
Mail Call: Ermey's Vietnam
Special, Documentary, War, History
Former U.S. Marines Staff Sgt. R. Lee Ermey returns to Vietnam for the first time since 1969; veterans recall their experiences from the war.