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Combat Ships

Combat Ships

The very first submarine, which legend claims lurked beneath New York Harbor during the American Revolutionary War. The small ships that rescued thousands from Dunkirk. The destroyer that forced the easing of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the centuries, conflicts have prompted advances to ship designs, making vessels stronger, faster, smarter, and capable of changing the course of wars. Join us as we examine the world's greatest Combat Ships, and reveal how they shaped world history and inspired men and women to acts of incredible courage.

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StatusReturning Series
Original NameCombat Ships
First Air DateJune 20, 2017
Last Air DateMay 14, 2023
Seasons4
Episodes34
Episode Runtime 45min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America, United Kingdom
Production CompaniesWoodcut Media
NetworksSmithsonian Channel
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