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Nimble and powerful Yankee frigates helped defeat the renowned British navy during the American Revolution.

Nimble and powerful Yankee frigates helped defeat the renowned British navy during the American Revolution.

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EP11 "The Frigates"

Nimble and powerful Yankee frigates helped defeat the renowned British navy during the American Revolution.

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"The Ironclads"

The development of ironclad ships is traced from England's HMS Warrior to the turreted monitors of the American Civil War.

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S1996, EP4 "The Dreadnoughts"

Built from tons of steel and armor plate, the dreadnoughts became the symbol of a nation's might.

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S1998, EP1 "The Battleships"

Showcases the firepower of the battleships used in World War II, which carried the largest and most powerful guns ever to be placed on warships.

Profiles of vessels from throughout history.
Original Air Date: Jun 10, 1996
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
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