The crucial role ships have played in international conflict over the past 500 years, beginning with the battleship's declining influence during the 20th century.
The crucial role ships have played in international conflict over the past 500 years. This program looks at early metal warships, and examines HMS Rattler's screw propeller in 1845 would lead to the revolutionary HMS Dreadnought in the 20th century.
The role of ships during the Cold War, featuring a look at two submarines - former enemies - now moored in a Kent river. Plus, the story of Soviet submariner Vasili Arkhipov, who refused to authorize a nuclear launch.
The smallest ships of war, such as the tiny canoes of the Cockleshell Heroes who led an audacious attack on German ships, and the boats that rescued soldiers from Dunkirk.
An examination of objects found on the Mary Rose and what they reveal about life on a Tudor ship. Plus, the battle-winning tactics of Admiral Nelson on HMS Victory.
A look at the tactics employed to pass strategically important ships under the nose of the enemy, and the use of intelligence to carry out naval attacks.
