American Heroes Channel - Canada

President George Washington takes on Gen. Douglas MacArthur; aviator Amelia Earhart is matched against boxer Jack Johnson.

Legendary figures Benjamin Franklin, Al Capone, Abraham Lincoln and Ernest Hemingway take a seat at the tough-guy table.

Tough guys profiled include astronaut Neil Armstrong, President Teddy Roosevelt, gangster John Dillinger and illusionist Harry Houdini.

Featured tough guys include daredevil Evel Knievel, President Andrew Jackson, billionaire Howard Hughes and Army Gen. George S. Patton.

The history of flammable weapons, from Molotov cocktails to thermobaric bombs.

The history of fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers.

The history and development of tanks.

The U.S. Navy SEALs is the world's most versatile special operations force.

Tracing the history of the United States Marine Corps.

Soldiers of the Waffen-SS serve as Nazi Germany's ultimate warriors during World War II.

Every war machine needs power, whether fighting on land, sea or air.

Nothing is more fundamental in battle than seeing the enemy before they see you.

The best war machines can handle any terrain, and put you one step ahead of the enemy.

Long range weaponry allows you to hit your enemy while staying out of harm's way.

Taking a look at the most revolutionary war machines.

The most intimidating war machines will break a terrified army faster than any amount of firepower.

Unmanned weapon systems use stealth and autonomy to destroy their targets.

A lone marksman with a sniper rifle can take out targets from distances of over a mile.

Compact but deadly weapons for engaging enemies at short range.

A look at the B-52 and stealth B-2, as well as top secret bombers of the future.

A look inside the robotic war machines now being used on the front lines of modern battlefields.

The latest in body armor; camouflage that creates a cloak of invisibility.

Compact but deadly weapons for engaging enemies at short range.