

Combat Ships
6.5
4 seasons
34 episodes
Returning Series
Documentary
Plot Summary
The very first submarine, which legend claims lurked beneath New York Harbor during the American Revolutionary War. The small ships that rescued thousands from Dunkirk. The destroyer that forced the easing of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the centuries, conflicts have prompted advances to ship designs, making vessels stronger, faster, smarter, and capable of changing the course of wars. Join us as we examine the world's greatest Combat Ships, and reveal how they shaped world history and inspired men and women to acts of incredible courage.
First Aired:June 20, 2017
Last Aired:May 14, 2023
Episode Runtime:45m
Networks:
Smithsonian Channel
Where to watch free (US)
No free providers found in US.
Seasons (4)
Production
Woodcut Media


