Combat Ships

S01E02 For centuries an extraordinary war has raged across the world’s oceans - above and below the waves. Shipbuilders have designed bigger and faster vessels to outwit and crush their opponents – many carrying terrifying weapons. Combat Ships is a new 10-part series that shows how technology transformed naval warfare and that tells the stories of the greatest battles, escapes and disasters. From the deadly 18th century ships of the line, the primitive submarines of the American Civil War, the landing craft of the D-Day beaches, the brave hospital ships of both World Wars to the might of nuclear warships - these vessels and their crews have shaped world history and inspired men and women to acts of incredible bravery. Each episode includes powerful eye-witness accounts, interviews with veterans and maritime experts, intriguing technical data and fascinating historical detail.