Combat Ships

Combat Ships - Smithsonian Channel

Smithsonian Channel

Reality Series

2017

TVPG

Documentary

Military

War

Documentary series that tells the story of the evolution of maritime conflict.

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Thursday, January 29

Record Breakers

Season 4 • Episode 7

A look at how technological advances over the centuries have led to bigger and faster combat ships.

Thursday, January 29

Gulf War Warriors

Season 3 • Episode 4

A look at key naval battles that have taken place in the Persian Gulf over the last 50 years.

Thursday, January 29

The Smallest Ships

Season 1 • Episode 8

A look at the smallest ships of war and the major roles they've played over the centuries.

Thursday, January 29

Sunk

Season 3 • Episode 5

Uncovering what sunk a World War I cruiser and a World War II submarine.

Thursday, January 29

Top Guns

Season 3 • Episode 6

A look at how navy weapons have evolved, from cannons to gun turrets to nuclear missiles.

Thursday, January 29

Courageous Captains

Season 4 • Episode 1

Exploring maritime heroes who left their mark on history through their bravery and skill.

Thursday, January 29

River Raiders

Season 3 • Episode 8

A look at riverine warfare from the Civil War to Vietnam and small but powerful combat ships.

Thursday, January 29

Explosion!

Season 4 • Episode 2

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

Thursday, January 29

Viking Longships

Season 2 • Episode 1

The story of one of the world's most effective war machines: the Viking longship.

Thursday, January 29

Wooden Warships

Season 1 • Episode 9

A look at the most famous wooden warships over the course of 500 years.

Thursday, January 29

Destroyers and Cruisers

Season 2 • Episode 4

The ships that made empires, from Britain's lone wolves to the USS Laffey's fight against kamikazes.

Thursday, January 29

Rescue Ships

Season 1 • Episode 7

A look at wartime rescue ships and the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others.

Thursday, February 5

Game Changers

Season 3 • Episode 1

Experimental ships and revolutionary designers that have changed the tide of war.

Thursday, February 5

Mutiny

Season 4 • Episode 5

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

Thursday, February 5

Stealth

Season 2 • Episode 2

From secret missions that helped win World War II to modern stealth ships using strange shapes.

Thursday, February 5

Smugglers and Pirates

Season 4 • Episode 6

Maritime forces guard US waters and ships from pirates and drug smugglers.

Thursday, February 5

Heroes of Guadalcanal

Season 4 • Episode 4

A comprehensive look at the naval battle of Guadalcanal and the efforts of U.S. sailors.

Thursday, February 5

Amphibious Assaults

Season 2 • Episode 8

The evolution of amphibious assault vehicles, including the restoration of Britain's last LCT 7074.