S01E01 The Awakening of Giants
Battleships, submarines and aircraft carriers. In the first episode we witness how warships become a major cause of World War I – and how sailors ultimately help put an end to it. We have a...
Sea Power
S01E03: The Hunt
In a moment where a new weapon has potentially made warships irrelevant, they become more important than ever. We are there when nuclear weapons first go to sea, and balance on the knife's edge of mutually assured destruction. With the end of World War II, the future of warships themselves is at stake: The use of atomic bombs calls into question the fundamental utility of warships. Nuclear age brings nuclear powered naval forces: carriers, submarines, frigates. In 1955, first nuclear powered submarine allowed crew to remain underwater forever. Nuclear energy is more than just a weapon: Nuclear-powered ships achieve ranges and speeds like never before. Nuclear-powered submarines can operate almost indefinitely. And remain invisible until they fire their missiles and torpedoes.
Overview
This documentary series delves into the battleships, submarines and aircraft carriers that have changed the history of modern warfare.
Episodes
S01E02 A World in Flames
In the second episode we witness the demise of the Imperial German fleet – and the rise of Japan as a major power. Against the backdrop of the deadliest war the world has ever seen,...
S01E03 The Hunt
In a moment where a new weapon has potentially made warships irrelevant, they become more important than ever. We are there when nuclear weapons first go to sea, and balance on the knife's edge of...
S01E04 New Threats
In the last episode we venture a glimpse into the future. We see new powers rise – and witness an old power reborn. Finally, we ask ourselves and our characters: In a world where David...
