Victory at Sea is a documentary television series that portrays naval warfare during World War II. The series focuses on the major battles and events of the war, covering various aspects such as aerial combat, submarine warfare, ship battles, and the role of the US military.
A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. The story is told from the viewpoint of Lt. Werner (Herbert Grönemeyer), who has been assigned as a war correspondent on the German submarine U-96 in October 1941. He meets its captain (Jürgen Prochnow), chief engineer (Klaus Wennemann), and the crew in a French nightclub. Thomsen (Otto Sander), another captain, gives a crude drunken speech to celebrate his Ritterkreuz award, in which he openly mocks Winston Churchill and implicitly Adolf Hitler. The next morning, they sail out of the harbor of La Rochelle to cheering crowds and a playing band...
An inexperienced U.S. Navy commander, Ernest Krause, must lead an Allied convoy being stalked by a German submarine wolf pack during World War II. As they make their way to Liverpool, the convoy faces numerous challenges, including attacks from U-boats and the need to rescue survivors from sinking ships. With limited resources and under constant threat, Krause must rely on his crew's skills and determination to ensure the convoy's safe passage to their destination.
Midway is a war film that tells the story of the Battle of Midway, a pivotal confrontation between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The movie showcases the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers involved in this significant battle.
Witness iconic assaults, intense battles, and intimate moments of the Pacific War, in color.
Midway (1976) is an action-packed drama that depicts the heroic military efforts during the Battle of Midway in 1942. The film showcases the courageous actions of the US Navy and their victory against the Japanese Navy during the Pacific War. Filled with explosive battles, damaged ships, and thrilling air combat, Midway portrays the strategic importance of cryptanalysis and code-breaking in naval warfare.
The very first submarine, which legend claims lurked beneath New York Harbor during the American Revolutionary War. The small ships that rescued thousands from Dunkirk. The destroyer that forced the easing of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the centuries, conflicts have prompted advances to ship designs, making vessels stronger, faster, smarter, and capable of changing the course of wars. Join us as we examine the world's greatest Combat Ships, and reveal how they shaped world history and inspired men and women to acts of incredible courage.
During World War II, the Royal Navy pursues the German navy in a battle on the River Plate in Montevideo, Uruguay.
During World War II, a British submarine crew embarks on a dangerous mission to destroy a powerful German battleship in the fjords of Norway. They face numerous challenges, including treacherous waters, enemy attacks, and the moral dilemma of sacrificing innocent lives for the greater good.
Explores the desperate struggle for survival on a hostile ocean during the longest and bloodiest battle of the Second World War.
During World War II, a British naval fleet is sent on a mission to sink the German battleship Bismarck in the North Atlantic. The fleet faces challenges and sacrifices as they engage in a deadly naval combat.
In Nazi-occupied Belgium during World War II, a group of Belgian resistance fighters are tasked with stealing a German submarine carrying a valuable cargo of uranium. They face numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, including treacherous enemy soldiers, claustrophobic settings inside the submarine, and their own personal demons. With their lives hanging in the balance, they must complete their mission and return home safely.
In Harm's Way follows the lives of several naval officers and crew members as they navigate the challenges and dangers of war at sea. With the backdrop of the Pearl Harbor attack and the subsequent battles, the film explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the complexity of human relationships in times of war.
During World War II, an American destroyer engages in a cat-and-mouse game with a German U-boat in a high-stakes battle of wits and strategy.
Set during World War II, The Cruel Sea follows the crew of a British corvette tasked with protecting convoys from German U-boats in the treacherous North Atlantic. The film explores the sacrifices, dangers, and camaraderie experienced by the naval officers and crew in their fight against the enemy.
Submarine Command is set during World War II and follows the story of a submarine captain who is recalled to active duty and faces guilt and trauma while commanding his crew in combat.
During World War II, a US submarine captain becomes obsessed with revenge after his ship is sunk by a Japanese destroyer.
Set during World War II, a group of inexperienced naval officers and crew members must come together to navigate the dangers of war at sea.
After carrier pilot Lt Bingham is rescued at sea by a submarine when he crashes, he applies for submarine duty. During training he competes with Commander Heywood for the affection of Navy nurse Lt Susan Peabody. Heywood gets a new sub command at the outbreak of the Korean war and Bingham is assigned to his sub.
M/S Gustloff tells the harrowing story of the ship's ill-fated voyage and the devastating consequences of the torpedo attack that led to its sinking. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the series explores the bravery and sacrifice of the passengers and crew as they struggle to survive in icy waters.