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Combat Ships

Combat Ships

2017Returning Series4 Seasons34 Episodes6.5TMDB
Smithsonian Channel

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.

Season 2 · Episode 1

Viking Longships

May 18, 2020·45m

Over the centuries, longships evolved from swift war canoes to become the preeminent fighting machines of the age. For over 200 years, Vikings depended on these vessels to carry them across the ocean to trade and to plunder. With names such as Surf Dragon and Great Serpent, these ships became part of Viking culture and took on almost magical properties. But what was the secret behind their power? We examine the story of longships and those who built them, a people who were often violent and bloody...but also expert craftsmen.

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When did Combat Ships Season 2 Episode 1 air?

Combat Ships Season 2 Episode 1 aired on May 18, 2020.

How long is Combat Ships Season 2 Episode 1?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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