Combat Ships

See how the longship struck terror in the hearts of enemies and helped shape the culture of the Viking Age.

Join us as we look back at the stealth ships of WWII and how they paved the way for the “invisible” ships of today.

Combat ships are designed to be fast, direct, and deadly. But sometimes mistakes are made… with catastrophic consequences.

From 19th-century anti-slavery campaigns to D-Day operations, see how cruisers and destroyers saved lives and won battles.

Naval battles weren’t always the dogfights of popular imagination. The real battles relied on ruses and subterfuge.

England’s navy was transformed by the race-built galleon. Soon, it would prove its worth against the Spanish Armada.

Enter the largest sea conflict in history, as we take a comprehensive look at the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines.

Witness the greatest amphibious assault vessels, from World War II LCTs to today’s futuristic Littoral Combat Ships.