HC Weapons at War - Battleships (1991)

From man's earliest battles to the combat visions of the future, the Weapons at War series richly illustrates the history of weaponry throughout the ages - and what weapons will be like in the future. They were once the undisputed masters of the waves, the largest mobile structures ever built. But as the 20th century draws to a close, the role of battleships in the world's navies is increasingly questioned. BATTLESHIPS is a comprehensive history of these awesome warships, from the vessel that launched the world's first arms race to their place in the navies of the next century. Trace the many developments that allowed the battleship to retain its basic form for nearly 100 years while remaining an effective weapon, and go aboard some of the most famous battleships ever made. See stunning footage of them in action in battles from World War II to the Gulf War, and meet the men who served aboard them. The technology and lore of the most intimidating ships ever built comes to life in this action-packed program.

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