Combat Ships (2017)

Episode Overview

Travel back to a time when wooden warships dominated the seas as the pinnacle of naval warfare. Explore the legacy of the Mary Rose, one of the earliest formidable combat ships, and the HMS Victory, which thwarted Napoleon's ambitions to invade Britain in 1805. Honor the courageous commanders and crews who navigated these remarkable vessels into battle. Discover how innovations in Europe and America revolutionized shipbuilding, resulting in longer, swifter, and more heavily armed ships.