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A look at how technological advances over the centuries have transformed maritime warfare.

A look at how technological advances over the centuries have transformed maritime warfare.

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S2, EP4 "Destroyers and Cruisers"

The ships that made mighty empires, from the lone wolves that patrolled the high seas for imperial Britain to the USS Laffey's heroic WWII battle against kamikazes at Okinawa.

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S1, EP7 "Rescue Ships"

A 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.

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S3, EP1 "Game Changers"

A look at experimental ships and revolutionary designers that have changed the tide of war through the centuries.

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S4, EP5 "Mutiny"

A look at how technological advances over the centuries have transformed maritime warfare.

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S4, EP8 "Lightning Strikes"

Examining some of maritime history's most effective lightning strikes; how the French frigate Nivôse set a trap to lure Somali pirates; how the HMS Illustrious captured a well-defended Mediterranean harbor in WWII; a surprise attack on Tokyo in 1942.

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S4, EP2 "Explosion!"

Recounting some of maritime warfare's explosions, from world wars and Vietnam to the nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll.

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.
Starring: Ben Major
Original Air Date: Jan 6, 2017
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
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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.

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