Topic: Military History Channel

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History Spinoff Set for Launch

Mon Jan 3, 2:14 AM ET   Entertainment - Reuters
 

By Kimberly Speight

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The History Channel has drafted plans for a new network dedicated to programming that focuses on military history.

   

The cable network is set to announce Monday that the new channel, dubbed Military History Channel, will kick off with a preview starting at 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday ahead of its official launch in the spring, when the channel will begin airing programming round-the-clock.


History Channel said the move was spurred by the successful introduction of a military programming block on the network in March.


"Since the History Channel premiered in 1995, military history has always been extremely popular with our viewers," said Dan Davids, president of the domestic cable network. "While we will continue to present military programming on the History Channel, this new network, Military History Channel, provides a targeted destination for new and core viewers to immerse themselves in this fascinating and instructional genre."


The announcement follows recent news about another new military-themed network. Next week, Discovery Wings Channel is being relaunched as the Military Channel, focusing on all aspects of the armed forces, military strategies and personnel throughout the ages.


Military History Channel's programming will include documentary specials and series on such military-themed subjects as the history of warfare, featuring battles both famous and obscure, as well as the life of a soldier and the equipment used. Titles in the network's preview -- which kicks off with "Salute to Armed Forces Week," featuring 20 hours of specially themed programming dedicated to the armed forces -- include "Hispanics and the Medal of Honor," "America's Black Warriors" and "Women Combat Pilots" as well as "Battle History" themed programming that looks at the history of each of the U.S. armed forces and Coast Guard.


Other programs scheduled for January include "A Complete History of the Navy SEALs," "Clash of Warriors: Saddam vs. Schwarzkopf" and "Great Spy Stories: The KGB."


Military History Channel is the sixth domestic network from A&E Television Networks, which includes History Channel, A&E Network and Biography Channel.