Combat Ships
16 Episodes Available14 Episodes Upcoming
TV-PGDocumentary • Military • War
Season 18 Episodes
World WarsS1 E1A look at how the role of battleships changed over the course of the First and Second World Wars.
War Beneath the WavesS1 E2The 200-year evolution of the submarine in wartime is examined, told by the designers and engineers behind the machines.
Metal War ShipsS1 E4The evolution from wooden ships to metal ones in the second half of the 19th century is examined.
Torpedo BoatsS1 E5From tests in the River Thames, to the German's deadly U-boat attacks in World War II, this episode explores the silent threat of submarines.
Cold War WarriorsS1 E6An up-close look at the naval carriers, destroyers, and nuclear submarines of the Cold War.
Rescue ShipsS1 E7A look at some of the rescue ships of the past 200 years of wartime and the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others.
The Smallest ShipsS1 E8A look at the smallest ships of war and the major roles they've played over the centuries, including the 1776 gunboat built to stop a British invasion and the HA-19 sub.
Wooden WarshipsS1 E9A look at the most famous wooden warships over the course of 500 years.
Synopsis
Some of the greatest warships have gone on to shape the history of the world and have even pushed their crews into unbelievable and incredible acts of bravery. Take a look at the very first submarine which is rumored to have lurked beneath New York harbor during the Revolutionary War, the smaller ships that rescued thousands from Dunkirk, or the destroyer in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the years, conflicts and wars have prompted extreme advances to ship designs and now they are faster, stronger, and smarter than ever before.Cast
Joseph Balderrama, Kieran O'BrienRating
TV-PG
Genres
Documentary, Military, WarMore Like This
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