Episode
Modern Marvels: Landmines
Overview
A major battlefield weapon since the American Civil War and the stuff of nightmares ever since, the civilian toll from landmines remains immense. Inflicted by an enemy that can’t be seen, landmines are littered throughout 64 countries, making life a game of Russian roulette for two-thirds of the world’s poorest nations. Featuring an interview with Jerry White, co-founder of Landmine Survivor’s Network, who lost a leg due to a landmine in Israel.
Details
- Series
- Modern Marvels
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 51
- Air date
- 2003-08-21
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Landmines is Episode 51 in Season 10 of Modern Marvels. It aired on 2003-08-21. The runtime is 44 min.
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