Combat Ships

Thursday, October 30

Lightning Strikes

Season 4 • Episode 8

Examining some of maritime history's most effective and deceptive lightning strikes.

Thursday, October 30

Secrets and Lies

Season 1 • Episode 10

A look at how the art of deception was used by naval forces in the first half of the 20th century.

Thursday, October 30

Galleons and Privateers

Season 2 • Episode 6

Revolutionary ship design helped England defeat the Spanish Armada and become a world power.

Thursday, October 30

The Fast and Furious

Season 3 • Episode 7

A look at Naval warfare's fastest combat ships and the advantage of speed.

Thursday, October 30

Doomed Vessels

Season 2 • Episode 3

Featuring Britain's K13 submarine, HMS Hood, Sweden's 17th century Vasa, and Kublai Khan's fleet.

Thursday, October 30

Metal War Ships

Season 1 • Episode 4

The evolution from wooden ships to metal ones in the second half of the 19th century is examined.

Thursday, October 30

War Beneath the Waves

Season 1 • Episode 2

The 200-year evolution of the submarine in wartime is examined, told by the designers and engineers.

Thursday, October 30

Cold War Warriors

Season 1 • Episode 6

An up-close look at the naval carriers, destroyers, and nuclear submarines of the Cold War.

Thursday, October 30

Hidden Figures

Season 4 • Episode 3

A 14-year-old enslaved powder boy who served during the French and Indian War.

Thursday, October 30

Record Breakers

Season 4 • Episode 7

Thursday, October 30

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, October 30

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, November 6

Sunk

Season 3 • Episode 5

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

Thursday, November 6

Top Guns

Season 3 • Episode 6

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

Thursday, November 6

Courageous Captains

Season 4 • Episode 1

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

Thursday, November 6

River Raiders

Season 3 • Episode 8

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

Thursday, November 6

Explosion!

Season 4 • Episode 2

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

Thursday, November 6

Viking Longships

Season 2 • Episode 1

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

Thursday, November 6

Wooden Warships

Season 1 • Episode 9

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

Thursday, November 6

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, November 6

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, November 6

Game Changers

Season 3 • Episode 1

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

Thursday, November 6

Mutiny

Season 4 • Episode 5

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

Thursday, November 6

Stealth

Season 2 • Episode 2

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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

Thursday, November 13

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