Browse the full Military History Channel TV guide for Wednesday, 7 October 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
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00:00 1h
Heavy Metal
S3 · E13 · Blackbird Stealth! TrueBlackbird Stealth!The story of the SR-71 Blackbird, a stealth aircraft used under six presidents for action in multiple wars, along with interviews from crews and commanders. -
01:00 1h
Combat Jump
True SpecialInspired by surviving veterans' stories, viewers are given an intimate look at the United States' first major paratrooper invasion during World War II. -
02:00 1h
Mail Call
S6 · E10 · B-2 ScienceB-2The Gunny prepares for a ride in a B-2 stealth bomber by exploring what makes the plane so special, while also looking into the history of the 509th Bombers. -
03:00 1h
Hero Ships
S1 · E6 · USS Hornet TrueUSS HornetAfter the first World War II Navy ship dubbed USS Hornet fell, its namesake continued the fight by setting many wartime records in the Pacific theater. -
04:00 1h
Heavy Metal
S3 · E13 · Blackbird Stealth! TrueBlackbird Stealth!The story of the SR-71 Blackbird, a stealth aircraft used under six presidents for action in multiple wars, along with interviews from crews and commanders. -
05:00 2h
Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After
True SpecialMarking the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, examined is President Roosevelt's reaction, leadership and strategy in preparing for a counter attack.
Morning
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09:00 1h
Hero Ships
S1 · E6 · USS Hornet TrueUSS HornetAfter the first World War II Navy ship dubbed USS Hornet fell, its namesake continued the fight by setting many wartime records in the Pacific theater. -
10:00 1h
Heavy Metal
S3 · E13 · Blackbird Stealth! TrueBlackbird Stealth!The story of the SR-71 Blackbird, a stealth aircraft used under six presidents for action in multiple wars, along with interviews from crews and commanders. -
11:00 2h
Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After
True SpecialMarking the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, examined is President Roosevelt's reaction, leadership and strategy in preparing for a counter attack.
Daytime
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13:00 1h
Combat Jump
True SpecialInspired by surviving veterans' stories, viewers are given an intimate look at the United States' first major paratrooper invasion during World War II. -
14:00 1h
Mail Call
S6 · E10 · B-2 ScienceB-2The Gunny prepares for a ride in a B-2 stealth bomber by exploring what makes the plane so special, while also looking into the history of the 509th Bombers. -
15:00 1h
Hero Ships
S1 · E6 · USS Hornet TrueUSS HornetAfter the first World War II Navy ship dubbed USS Hornet fell, its namesake continued the fight by setting many wartime records in the Pacific theater. -
16:00 1h
Heavy Metal
S3 · E13 · Blackbird Stealth! TrueBlackbird Stealth!The story of the SR-71 Blackbird, a stealth aircraft used under six presidents for action in multiple wars, along with interviews from crews and commanders. -
17:00 2h
Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After
True SpecialMarking the 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, examined is President Roosevelt's reaction, leadership and strategy in preparing for a counter attack.
Evening
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19:00 2h
Battle Group: Halsey
Documentary SpecialInterviews from those who served with Admiral "Bull" Halsey reveal how the gruff officer led his forces to victory in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. -
21:00 1h
Lost Worlds
S2 · E3 · Secret A-Bomb Factories TrueSecret A-Bomb FactoriesThe Manhattan Project was FDR's response to Hitler's rumored plans for an A-bomb; production of the American bomb was in secret cities throughout three states. -
22:00 1h
Lost Worlds
S1 · E11 · Braveheart's Scotland DocumentaryBraveheart's ScotlandA look is taken into the sophisticated culture that William Wallace fought to protect, as well as some of his most famous battles. -
23:00 1h
Dogfights
S3 · E1 · Supersonic TrueSupersonicTest pilots recall what it was like to fly the first jet aircraft in combat over Germany, with recreations of famous World War II air battles.