Combat Ships

From speedboat-inspired bombers to the world's first aircraft carrier, discover history's most revolutionary warships.

See how the Battle of Trafalgar threatened Napoleon's dominance over Europe while giving Britain control of the oceans.

Relive the Battle of Incheon, told through rare combat footage and firsthand accounts from the veterans who were there.

From Prime Chance to Praying Mantis to Desert Storm, explore 35 years of U.S. operations in the volatile Persian Gulf.

Rare combat footage and firsthand veteran accounts detail harrowing ship sinkings from WWI to today.

See how technological innovations since the 16th century have altered the way sea battles have been fought and won.

Hang on as we take a high-speed ride through 150 years of naval warfare's fastest, most furious combat ships.

Explore river boats that helped liberate slaves, disrupt supply lines, and protect ports over the centuries.