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A look at how the art of deception was used by naval forces in the first half of the 20th century; in 1939, the German raider Atlantis is equipped with fake funnels, while its sailors dressed as women pushing prams to fool Allied merchant ships.

Combat Ships

Secrets and Lies

An up-close look at the naval carriers, destroyers, and nuclear submarines of the Cold War.

Cold War Warriors

From tests in the River Thames, to the German's deadly U-boat attacks in World War II, this episode explores the silent threat of submarines.

Torpedo Boats

The evolution from wooden ships to metal ones in the second half of the 19th century is examined.

Metal War Ships

A look at how the role of battleships changed over the course of the First and Second World Wars.

World Wars

The 200-year evolution of the submarine in wartime is examined, told by the designers and engineers behind the machines.

War Beneath the Waves

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