History Classics: Hero Ships [4 Discs]

"As produced for and originally aired on cable's History Channel, the thirteen documentaries in this box set collectively examine the history and evolution of American marine vessels, including battleships, destroyers, aircraft carriers, submarines, and more, over the course of such conflicts as World War II, Korea and Vietnam. The programs combine such elements as interviews with experts, archival footage, and on-camera inspections of onboard battle stations conducted by U.S.N. enlistees. They also focus on three key areas thematically: the story of individual vessels, the often dramatic circumstances that transpired in them during heated battles, and the roles that various technologies and weapons played in the conflicts discussed."