MUMBAI: The History Channel is planning to launch a new network with military history programming. The new channel named Military History Channel will be launched on 5 January in the US.

The channel's programming will include documentary specials and series on such military-themed subjects. The shows coming up in January include Hispanics and the Medal of Honor, America's Black Warriors and Women Combat Pilots.

Other programs the channel has lined up include A Complete History of the Navy SEALs, Clash of Warriors: Saddam vs. Schwarzkopf and Great Spy Stories: The KGB.