Complete History of the Battleship, The: 1800-1916 (DVD, 2001)

Description: For centuries, the wind in the elements were dominant factors in war at sea. When the industrial revolution ushered in the era of steam propulsion, the British navy establishment resisted change, fearing it would make it massive fleet of wooden sailing ships, obsolete overnight. But soon, new, more accurate, fire power was Developed, resulting in a revolutionary transformation for the battleship. The late 19th century saw bold, new fleets emerge – those of Italy, the United States, Russia, and Japan. World War I was about to erupt. The outbreak of hostilities between Germany and Britain in 1914 saw the battleship at almost the peak of its superiority among fighting ships. On windswept waters of the north, see the two greatest navies in the world, put their fleets to the test under fire. And the battle of the Jetlyn, the entire might of the British grand fleet, came head to head with the German Hisis fleet. It was the first in the largest, naval battle, fought. Both sides claimed, victory, and both sides suffered enormous casualties and loss of capital ships. To this day, controversies still surrounds this epic naval battle. Despite losing more ships and more men than the Germans, British grand fleet, remained master of the North Sea. Never again did the high sea fleet throw down the gauntlet to their great rivals across the channel Immerse yourself in the naval history with "Complete History of the Battleship, The: 1800-1916." This DVD features educational content about battleships from the early 19th century to World War I. Directed by Rob Mcauley, this standard edition DVD is in English and has a full-screen format. The DVD is compatible with all regions and features NTSC video format, NR rating, and subtitles in various languages. It is an excellent addition to any history buff's collection and a great gift for those interested in war and military history.

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