The War at Sea
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The War at Sea

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The North Sea was a vital strategic position for the forces fighting the First World War. With both Britain and Germany at the technical cutting edge of what was possible at sea, the naval battles waged there were unlike anything seen before. Historian David Hayman investigates the use of the naval forces during World War I, including how German U-boats brought the USA into the conflict.
IMDb 7.1/102015
HistoricalMilitary and WarSmart
HistoricalMilitary and WarSmart
IMDb 7.1/102015
Cast: David HaymanAndrew GordonGeoffrey Stell
TV-PG
Season 1
2 episodes

  • 1. The Dreadnoughts of Scapa Flow

    1. The Dreadnoughts of Scapa Flow

    As the Great War began, the Royal Navy rushed to Scotland and Orkney's great natural harbor, Scapa Flow. Historian David Hayman uncovers the compelling characters involved in this little-known naval war, including the cautious Admiral Jellicoe and the playboy Admiral Beatty. This is the story of great technologies and epic battles for ultimate control of the North Sea and the wider war itself.
    As the Great War began, the Royal Navy rushed to Scotland and Orkney's great natural harbor, Scapa Flow. Historian David Hayman uncovers the compelling characters involved in this little-known naval war, including the cautious Admiral Jellicoe and the playboy Admiral Beatty. This is the story of great technologies and epic battles for ultimate control of the North Sea and the wider war itself.
    TV-PG
    50min
    Apr 6, 2015

  • 2. The Battle of the U-Boats

    2. The Battle of the U-Boats

    The fascinating and dastardly ploys Britain used against German U-Boat submarines.
    The fascinating and dastardly ploys Britain used against German U-Boat submarines.
    TV-PG
    50min
    Apr 13, 2015
    • The War at Sea
    HistoricalMilitary and WarSmart
    IMDb 7.1/102015
    The North Sea was a vital strategic position for the forces fighting the First World War. With both Britain and Germany at the technical cutting edge of what was possible at sea, the naval battles waged there were unlike anything seen before. Historian David Hayman investigates the use of the naval forces during World War I, including how German U-boats brought the USA into the conflict.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Andy Twaddle
    Producers
    Rachel BellDavid HarronLaura MitchellAndy TwaddleJackie Williamson
    Cast
    David HaymanAndrew GordonGeoffrey StellStuart AllanPhillips O'BrienHans KoerverQuintin ColvilleAndy SmithOliver RussellDiana Maxwell
    Studio
    BBC
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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