TV Guide American Heroes Channel Wednesday

The tank is a tracked and armored combat vehicle built for front-line fighting; artillery is a weapon capable of firing projectiles into combat.

Presented is an examination of the storied history and inner workings of bombers, from aircrafts that have aided in winning past wars to bombers of the future.

Presented is an in-depth examination of the various remotely operated vehicles that are becoming a more common alternative to using humans on the front lines.

Viewers are presented with an examination of some of the most advanced armor technologies in existence, including the composites on the Abrams tank.

Short range combat requires weapons that are both compact and deadly as a quick response time can mean the difference between victory and defeat.

A close look at powerful man-portable weapons reveals military systems that can unleash tremendous power and give a psychological edge on the battlefield.

After decades of UFO research on the skies, documents and eye-witness accounts lead researchers to believe UFOs could be closer than they thought.

Evidence leads to the possibility of an ancient man being visited by extraterrestrials; a scholar shares evidence for his theory that aliens created Sumerians.

Evidence of extraterrestrial objects is presented by top intelligence, government and scientific witnesses who refuse to die before sharing their secrets.

Mysterious happenings in area 52 occur, like a vanishing aircraft, UFOs, and reverse technology, and investigators believe the military knows more than is said.

Pilots and astronauts share their sightings of unknown objects floating in the air to help prove that it's not uncommon to see strange things flying in the sky.

Researchers believe humans have been visited by things not of this world, as Egypt's history, Native American myths, and Renaissance art is explored.

A profile that attempts to challenge head-on the orthodox beliefs about an order that created much anger in Europe and France, in particular.

A profile of one of the major figures in Christianity, who was said to have travelled with Jesus and been present at his crucifixion and resurrection.

The once-powerful friend of Hitler saw his days end by hanging upside down in Milan's Piazzale Loreto, but mystery still surrounds the details of his death.

The story of Johann Reichhart, who went from German state executioner prior to war, to leading the Nazi killing machine, only to wind up working for the Allies.

The story of the Bulgarian secret department, Service 7, the killer force that had operations in nine different countries, resulting in many unexplored deaths.

An examination of the secret documents and artifacts of the Vatican Archives and Library, containing such treasures as the trial transcripts of Galileo.

The most infamous white supremacist group in America is analyzed, once having over a million members, but today just a shadow of its former self.

An examination of the Nazi's strong belief in ancient mysticism, the occult, and even contact with alien life is examined at length.

The secrets of the violent, sharp-dressing criminal organization in Japan, engaged in an assortment of crimes such as extortion and gambling.

An examination of The Assassins, one of the deadliest groups of Medieval times, who used tactics that may have been handed down to today's Islamic terrorists.

A dark sect is sworn to protect and preserve the Holy Blood of Christ, leading researchers to examine the methods used by the Brotherhood.

A secret society, with roots dating back to the 12th century, is rumored to be in possession of evidence regarding the marriage of Jesus Christ.

The secrets of the violent, sharp-dressing criminal organization in Japan, engaged in an assortment of crimes such as extortion and gambling.

An examination of The Assassins, one of the deadliest groups of Medieval times, who used tactics that may have been handed down to today's Islamic terrorists.

A dark sect is sworn to protect and preserve the Holy Blood of Christ, leading researchers to examine the methods used by the Brotherhood.

A secret society, with roots dating back to the 12th century, is rumored to be in possession of evidence regarding the marriage of Jesus Christ.

The most infamous white supremacist group in America is analyzed, once having over a million members, but today just a shadow of its former self.

An examination of the Nazi's strong belief in ancient mysticism, the occult, and even contact with alien life is examined at length.