Combat Ships - Season 2 - Eps 4: Destroyers and Cruisers
Destroyers and cruisers are the quintessential combat ships, each featuring speed and firepower while carrying out unique roles within a navy. We highlight the similarities and differences of these two warships and share stories of some of the most influential vessels and battles, from the lone-wolf cruiser, HMS Gannet, which became a powerful symbol of the Victorian anti-slavery campaign to the legendary USS Laffey, the World War II destroyer that stared down the largest kamikaze attack in history.
About Combat Ships
Title: Combat Ships
First Air Date: 2017-06-20
Last Air Date: 2023-05-14
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 8.3/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 4
Total Episodes: 34
Network: Smithsonian Channel
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Woodcut Media
Synopsis
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.
