It took more than two decades to build the Empire's first dreaded Death Star and it took almost that entire time for dissidents to discover its existence and find a way to destroy it. History experts Bryan Young and Holly Frey examine the long road it took to destroy this weapon that would have spelled certain doom for the band of rebels seeking to restore freedom to the galaxy.

Music by: David Payne and the AF Jr. Cavemen

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Sources:

Star Wars: Andor

Star Wars: Catalyst

Star Wars: Rogue One

Star Wars: A New Hope

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: Rebels

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope