Combat Ships

Amphibious Assaults: Specialized landing craft built to go where no other combat ship can reach and able to deliver tanks, jeeps, soldiers and supplies to the front lines. (S2, ep 8)

Game Changers: Dive into the 'game changing' ships that turned the tide of war and made history, from the grand USS Constitution to the small and speedy CMB-4. (S3, ep 1)

The Battle of Trafalgar: It was a battle that lasted only five hours, but Britain's fight against Spain and Napoleon Bonaparte's France would go down in history. (S3, ep 2)

Mutiny: Mutinies have remained rare over the centuries of naval history, but when they do happen they are highly charged and often inspiring events. (S4, ep 5)

Smugglers and Pirates: Examine America's fantastic success stories against raiders, with brilliant tactics, bold crews and some mighty combat ships. (S4, ep 6)

Record Breakers: Discover some of history's most ground-breaking vessels, from Britain's HMS Warrior of 1860 to the German battlecruisers of WWII. (S4, ep 7)

Lightning Strikes: Discover some of history's most effective and deceptive lightning strikes, achieving victory through speed, precision and the element of surprise. (S4, ep 8)

River Raiders: Discover some of the combat ships that played key parts in river warfare, from Harriet Tubman's successful gunboat to the high-speed PBRs of Vietnam. (S3, ep 8)

Courageous Captains: Many fearless captains have led their ships into battle over the centuries, so celebrate some of history's greatest maritime heroes. (S4, ep 1)

Explosion: Combat ships are built to survive, but some blasts are simply too powerful. Dive in and revisit some of the most spectacular explosions in maritime history. (S4, ep 2)

Rescue Ships: Stories of hospital ships and those who served on them, including the tragic story of the sinking of the Titanic's sister vessel, The Britannic. (S1, ep 7)