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Duration
60 minutes

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The series surveys a selection of the most intense naval battles fought during the Second World War, highlighting the strategic significance and ferocity of each engagement. Viewers are taken through these crucial sea confrontations, gaining insight into the wartime maritime clashes.

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is a television programme presented as an episode within its own series. It falls under the genre of documentary‑style episodes, offering viewers a concise yet focused viewing experience. The format is designed to give a clear snapshot of a particular historical subject without extending into a full‑length series. The core of the episode centres on a selection of the most intense naval battles fought during the Second World War. By concentrating on these sea‑based confrontations, the programme highlights the ferocity and strategic importance of maritime warfare in the global conflict. It showcases the scale of the engagements and the challenges faced by the combatants on both sides. Beyond simply naming the battles, the episode provides a look at the conditions that made these encounters especially fierce. It presents the clashes in a way that underscores the high stakes of controlling the oceans, reflecting how pivotal naval power was to the overall war effort. By focusing on these pivotal moments, the programme gives the audience a clearer understanding of why these particular battles stand out in the broader history of the war.

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WW2: Hell Under the Sea broadcasts on National Geographic Channel +1 at 12:00pm, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Runtime60 mins