Carriers at War

2018

7.5 | en | Documentary

From the shipyard to the battlefield, see what makes U.S. supercarriers the cornerstone of America's naval might.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP4 USS Ford

Jun. 10,2018

See how the USS Gerald R. Ford took on its critics, overcame technical issues, and became the warship of the future.

See how the USS Gerald R. Ford took on its critics, overcame technical issues, and became the warship of the future.

EP3 Air Wing

Jun. 03,2018

From the USS Langley to the high-tech floating airports of today, witness the evolution of the carrier and its air wing.

From the USS Langley to the high-tech floating airports of today, witness the evolution of the carrier and its air wing.

EP2 Ready to Launch

May. 27,2018

See how 4,500 sailors work together to keep the supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush operating at full efficiency.

See how 4,500 sailors work together to keep the supercarrier USS George H.W. Bush operating at full efficiency.

EP1 Strike Force Arabian Gulf

May. 20,2018

A rare, inside look at life aboard the USS George H.W. Bush as pilots and crew train to go to battle against ISIS.

A rare, inside look at life aboard the USS George H.W. Bush as pilots and crew train to go to battle against ISIS.

7.5 | en | Documentary

Synopsis

From the shipyard to the battlefield, see what makes U.S. supercarriers the cornerstone of America's naval might.

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Director

Elizabeth Elson

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