Combat Ships

A look at four heroic sailors who led thrilling missions during the Civil War, WWII, and Vietnam, and the warships they captained.

Recounting some of maritime warfare’s most spectacular explosions, from world wars to Vietnam to the nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll.

The compelling stories of Black sailors who fought for the right to fight for their country during the Civil War and through the 20th century.

A comprehensive look at the naval battle of Guadalcanal in November 1942 and the heroic efforts of U.S. sailors who held off powerful Imperial Navy.

An examination of four famous revolts on naval ships, including the HMS Bounty, the slave ship Creole, and two Vietnam warships.

A look at how maritime task forces and the Coast Guard are keeping commercial vessels and U.S. shores safe from pirates and drug smugglers.

A look at the largest, fastest, and deadliest combat ships of their eras, from the 19th century HMS Warrior to today's USS Gerald R. Ford carrier.

A look at some of the best planned and executed surprise attacks in naval history, from WWII to an anti-piracy mission off the coast of Somalia.