Tactical to Practical is a short-lived History Channel program that ran from 2003 to 2005. Each episode documents ways in which technologies utilized by the civilian public were originally developed to serve military purposes. The show is hosted by Hunter Ellis.
Sep 9, 2003 - 1h 0m
Former Navy fighter pilot and series host Hunter Ellis examines military solutions to problems that crossed over into civilian life. Hunter explores the Army's relationship with four-wheel drive--from WWII Jeeps to the Humvee. From off-road to the dark of night, he takes a glowing green look into night vision technology, now used in law enforcement and wildlife research. And, he shows how GPS (Global Positioning System) came into its own in Desert Storm and is about to make the compass obsolete!
Sep 16, 2003 - 1h 0m
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Sep 23, 2003 - 1h 0m
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Sep 30, 2003 - 1h 0m
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Oct 7, 2003 - 1h 0m
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Oct 14, 2003 - 1h 0m
Hunter teaches us about the offroad abilities of the desert patrol vehical.
Oct 28, 2003 - 1h 0m
Included: MedEvac helicopters; specialty boats. Also: a tour of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. Host: Hunter Ellis.
Nov 4, 2003 - 1h 0m
A look at submarine rescue operations; the history of dirigibles; and military snow gear. Also: treasure hunter Mel Fisher explores the wreckage of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, a Spanish ship that sank in 1622 off the coast of Florida. Host: Hunter Ellis.
Nov 25, 2003 - 1h 0m
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Dec 2, 2003 - 1h 0m
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Dec 23, 2003 - 1h 0m
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Dec 30, 2003 - 1h 0m
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Apr 20, 2004 - 1h 0m
A segment on ships adapted for civilian use which includes a retrospective on the ships of World Wars I and II; and tours of modern naval vessels. Also: armored vehicles and simulators. Host: Hunter Ellis.
Apr 27, 2004 - 1h 0m
A look at how winter warfare helped the winter-sports industry. Also: gun sights; gliders. Host: Hunter Ellis.
May 4, 2004 - 1h 0m
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May 11, 2004 - 1h 0m
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May 18, 2004 - 1h 0m
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May 25, 2004 - 1h 0m
A look at submarine rescue operations; the history of dirigibles; and military snow gear. Also: treasure hunter Mel Fisher explores the wreckage of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, a Spanish ship that sank in 1622 off the coast of Florida. Host: Hunter Ellis.
Jun 8, 2004 - 1h 0m
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Jun 22, 2004 - 1h 0m
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Jun 29, 2004 - 1h 0m
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