Military History Channel TV Guide — Friday TV Listings & Schedule

Browse the full Military History Channel TV guide for Friday, 28 August 2026. 18 programmes listed , including 4 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Modern Marvels

The Maginot Line Science

The Maginot Line

A look is taken at the defenses that comprise the Maginot Line in France, while also revealing how German forces were able to circumvent it all.

01:00 1h

Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

S1 · E11 · The Barbarian General Documentary

The Barbarian General

As tensions between Romans and barbarians rise, an emperor causes civil war and dies after undermining a relentless leader, and Rome suffers for his deeds.

02:00 1h

Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

S1 · E3 · Julius Caesar Documentary

Julius Caesar

The ruler spent ten years annexing Gaul for fame and honor, and though others tried to end his actions, the man was an expert in persuasion and deceit.

03:00 1h

Modern Marvels

Bunkers Science

Bunkers

From the primitive bunkers of the First World War to the futuristic bunkers of tommorow, a profile of the history of defense fortifications is highlighted.

04:00 1h

Modern Marvels

The Maginot Line Science

The Maginot Line

A look is taken at the defenses that comprise the Maginot Line in France, while also revealing how German forces were able to circumvent it all.

05:00 2h

Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War

Documentary Film

Reconstruction was supposed to be a time healing, but in reality, it was a time of chaos and murder as the South didn't fully surrender and the KKK was formed.

★ Cast & Info

Morning

09:00 1h

Modern Marvels

Bunkers Science

Bunkers

From the primitive bunkers of the First World War to the futuristic bunkers of tommorow, a profile of the history of defense fortifications is highlighted.

10:00 1h

Modern Marvels

The Maginot Line Science

The Maginot Line

A look is taken at the defenses that comprise the Maginot Line in France, while also revealing how German forces were able to circumvent it all.

11:00 2h

Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War

Documentary Film

Reconstruction was supposed to be a time healing, but in reality, it was a time of chaos and murder as the South didn't fully surrender and the KKK was formed.

★ Cast & Info

Daytime

13:00 1h

Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

S1 · E11 · The Barbarian General Documentary

The Barbarian General

As tensions between Romans and barbarians rise, an emperor causes civil war and dies after undermining a relentless leader, and Rome suffers for his deeds.

14:00 1h

Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

S1 · E3 · Julius Caesar Documentary

Julius Caesar

The ruler spent ten years annexing Gaul for fame and honor, and though others tried to end his actions, the man was an expert in persuasion and deceit.

15:00 1h

Modern Marvels

Bunkers Science

Bunkers

From the primitive bunkers of the First World War to the futuristic bunkers of tommorow, a profile of the history of defense fortifications is highlighted.

16:00 1h

Modern Marvels

The Maginot Line Science

The Maginot Line

A look is taken at the defenses that comprise the Maginot Line in France, while also revealing how German forces were able to circumvent it all.

17:00 2h

Aftershock: Beyond the Civil War

Documentary Film

Reconstruction was supposed to be a time healing, but in reality, it was a time of chaos and murder as the South didn't fully surrender and the KKK was formed.

★ Cast & Info

Evening

19:00 2h

The Last Stand of the 300

True Special

Historians explore the details surrounding the epic ancient battle between 300 Spartan soldiers and the Persian Empire at the Battle of Thermopylae.

21:00 1h

Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

S1 · E8 · Wrath of the Gods Documentary

Wrath of the Gods

Emperor Decius attempts to appease the gods by attacking the Christians, but when the Goths capture him and his son, they are taken to their king for execution.

22:00 1h

Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire

S1 · E5 · Invasion of Britain Documentary

Invasion of Britain

Emperor Claudius sought to prove himself by engaging the Britons in battle, but the Romans were up against a clever enemy who lured them into their terrain.

23:00 1h

Modern Marvels

Strategic Air Command Science

Strategic Air Command

Boasting that "Peace Is Our Profession," the United States' Strategic Air Command controlled thousands of nuclear weapons from 1946 to 1992.

Early Morning

Morning

Daytime

Evening

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