TV Schedule for Smithsonian Channel USA HD
Thursday, March 5th TV listings for Smithsonian Channel USA HD
Combat Ships River Raiders
A look at riverine warfare from the Civil War to Vietnam and small but powerful combat ships.
Combat Ships Explosion!
Recounting some of maritime warfare's explosions, from world wars and Vietnam to the nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll.
Combat Ships Viking Longships
The story of one of the world's most effective war machines: the Viking longship, seeing how its design evolved from swift war canoe to versatile and feared ship that would change the course of history.
Combat Ships Wooden Warships
A look at the most famous wooden warships over the course of 500 years.
Combat Ships Destroyers and Cruisers
The ships that made mighty empires, from the lone wolves that patrolled the high seas for imperial Britain to the USS Laffey's heroic WWII battle against kamikazes at Okinawa.
Combat Ships Rescue Ships
A look at some of the rescue ships of the past 200 years of wartime and the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others.
Combat Ships Game Changers
A look at experimental ships and revolutionary designers that have changed the tide of war through the centuries.
The naval fighter designed to counter the Japanese Zero turns the tide of the war in the Pacific.
Air Warriors F-14 Tomcat
The true story of the F-14 Tomcat, the military aircraft made famous in "Top Gun"; how it served as the US Navy's top carrier fighter for a generation.
Air Warriors B-24 Liberator
The most-produced bomber in US history, used during World War II by every branch of the American military, as well as by the Royal Air Force.
Air Warriors PBY Catalina
A look at the amphibious aircraft and the many roles it served during WWII, from patrol bomber to search-and-rescue aircraft.
Air Warriors Mosquito
A look at the British multirole fighter aircraft; the de Havilland Mosquito was used in the Second World War as a bomber, fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.
Air Warriors Hawker Hurricane
The overlooked underdog of British fighter planes; fast and versatile, the dogfighter doubled as a bomber and ground support aircraft in every theatre of WWII.
Air Warriors Tornado
An inside look at the Panavia Tornado's evolution from a Cold War low-level bomber to a high-level fighter-interceptor.
Air Warriors Lancaster
The inside story of the Avro Lancaster, the British bomber that was rushed into service to fight back against Nazi Germany.
Air Warriors B-17 Flying Fortress
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most lethal bombers of the U.S. Air Force in WWII's European and Pacific campaigns; among other things, the plane delivered food to the German-occupied Netherlands.
Air Warriors Stuka Dive Bomber
A look at the rise and fall of the infamous Nazi dive bomber Ju-87 Stuka, an aircraft of World War II.
The Spitfire's legend and role in the Battle of Britain.
Air Warriors Little Bird
The inside story of how the AH/MH-6 evolved over the decades to become an irreplacable aircraft for the U.S. Military.
Air Warriors Hawker Hunter
The inside story of Britain's flagship super jet of the Cold War era, the Hawker Hunter, and its most thrilling flights during the late 20th century.
Air Warriors F1-11
The history of the F-111 and how the fighter-bomber no one wanted went on to dominate both air and battlefields in the late 20th century.
Aerial America Utah
An amazing aerial tour over Utah reveals a state full of otherworldly landscapes and landmarks, including a history steeped in Mormonism, pioneering tragedy, and Olympic glory.
Aerial America Wyoming
An aerial exploration of Wyoming reveals the Cowboy State's controversial history while highlighting its breathtaking canyons and volcanic formations.
Aerial America Kansas
An aerial tour of Kansas shows a state with varied landscapes, scenic areas and historical conflict sites.