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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 7

The Battle of Leyte Gulf

Jun 29, 2020·45m

It was a microcosm of naval warfare, involving battleships, carriers, destroyers, submarines, kamikazes, and fighter jets, all embroiled in an epic, three-day battle that marked the beginning of the end to the Pacific War. This is an inside look at the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the thousands of vessels involved, including the largest, most powerful battleships ever built: Japan's Musashi and Yamato. We detail the brilliant strategies, heroic acts, stunning decisions, and mighty machines that made this the biggest sea conflict in history.

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When did Combat Ships Season 2 Episode 7 air?

Combat Ships Season 2 Episode 7 aired on June 29, 2020.

How long is Combat Ships Season 2 Episode 7?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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