This episode explores the bloody history of the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, where tribal chieftains battle for domination of the archipelago in brutal warfare during the 1790s. Terry Schappert learns about the bloody hand-to-hand combat techniques and vicious weaponry (like shark tooth clubs) of 18th-century Hawaiian warriors. He also reenacts the tactics King Kamehameha the Great used in his crushing victory at the Battle of Nu'uanu Cliffs. |
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Title: | Islands of Blood | |
Air Date: | May 7, 2009 | |
Runtime: | 60 min | |
Genres: | Action History | |
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