Combat Ships (2023): S04E08 – Lightning Strikes

Introduction A documentary charting the history ships in combat. Outline Examining some of maritime history’s most effective lightning strikes; how the French frigate Nivôse set a trap to lure Somali pirates; how the HMS Illustrious captured a well-defended Mediterranean harbour in WWII; a surprise attack on Tokyo in 1942. Combat Ships Series You can find…

Andrew Marshall

19/03/2024

1–2 minutes

Military Documentary, Naval Warfare, Warship

Introduction

A documentary charting the history ships in combat.

Outline

Examining some of maritime history’s most effective lightning strikes; how the French frigate Nivôse set a trap to lure Somali pirates; how the HMS Illustrious captured a well-defended Mediterranean harbour in WWII; a surprise attack on Tokyo in 1942.

Combat Ships Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 14 May 2023.
Running Time: 70 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: US.
Language: English.

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