Combat Ships
Season 1 • Episode 8: The Smallest Ships of War • Watch with subtitles

Episode 8: The Smallest Ships of War
April 9, 2017 • 45 min
For centuries, small vessels have made immense contributions in times of war, thanks to the expertise, bravery, and sheer willpower of their designers and crews. Witness David and Goliath stories involving the tiny combat vessels that took on massive battleships and deadly subs. From the short-lived but legendary USS Philadelphia to the gunboat M33, see how ships of war don't have to be large to make history.
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