TV Schedule for Smithsonian Channel USA - Pacific

Combat Ships War Beneath the Waves

The 200-year evolution of the submarine in wartime is examined, told by the designers and engineers behind the machines.

Combat Ships Cold War Warriors

An up-close look at the naval carriers, destroyers, and nuclear submarines of the Cold War.

Combat Ships Torpedo Boats

From tests in the River Thames, to the German's deadly U-boat attacks in World War II, this episode explores the silent threat of submarines.

Combat Ships Hidden Figures

Stories of historic Black struggle for equality in maritime combat; an enslaved powder boy who served during the French and Indian War; a Civil War gunner; the first African American to command a vessel with a fully integrated crew: Hugh Mulzac.

Combat Ships Record Breakers

[EPG Series] A look at how technological advances over the centuries have led to bigger and faster combat ships and transformed maritime warfare.

Combat Ships Gulf War Warriors

A look at key naval battles that have taken place in the Persian Gulf over the last 50 years and the warships involved, from both sides of the conflicts.

Combat Ships The Smallest Ships

A look at the smallest ships of war and the major roles they've played over the centuries, including the 1776 gunboat built to stop a British invasion and the HA-19 sub.

Combat Ships Sunk

New high-tech investigations uncover what sunk a World War I cruiser, a World War II submarine, a British destroyer from the Falklands War, and more.

Combat Ships Top Guns

A look at how navy weapons have evolved over the centuries, from cannons to gun turrets to nuclear missiles and beyond.

Combat Ships Courageous Captains

Exploring maritime heroes who left their mark on history through their bravery and skill, including Larry Chambers, Ernest Evans, and Robert Smalls.

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.

Air Warriors AC-130

The massive AC-130 provides unparalleled close air support to U.S. and allied ground troops.

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 AH-1 Cobra

During the Vietnam War, the United States needed a helicopter that could defend itself; the AH-1 Cobra, the world's first pure attack helicopter.

Air Warriors Prowler-Growler

Electronic warfare aircraft; the EA-6B Prowler; the EA-18G Growler.

Air Warriors B-52

The history of the longest serving bomber in the U.S. military: the B-52 Stratofortress.

Air Warriors Chinook

The 50-year evolution of the Army's top transport helicopter, the CH-47 Chinook.

Air Warriors Top Gunships

Exploring the world's top close air support aircraft, which enter battles at a minute's notice.

Air Warriors Mosquito

A look at the British multi-role fighter aircraft; the de Havilland Mosquito was used in the Second World War as a bomber, fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.

Air Warriors KC-135 Stratotanker

The history of the KC-135 Stratotanker, the 60-year-old aerial refueler that keeps fighter jets flying.

Air Warriors Osprey

The Marine Corps' V-22 Osprey.

Air Warriors F-15

The F-15 Eagle's conquests in Iraq, Yugoslavia and even space.