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S5 E4 Why Did U.S. Navy Switch from Sailboats to Aircraft Carriers?

Instructional & Educational

14+

37 minutes

Jan 28, 2026

The U.S. Navy rocketed from Garfield's wrecks to nuclear supercarriers.Starring: Dark Matter Design

Season 5, 15 Episodes

Marine Raiders vs. SEALs,

The Marine Raiders and Navy SEALs boast epic WWII origins as elite amphibious warriors.

Weirdest Military Techniques and Tactics,

Explore the most bizarre war hacks, starting with soldiers who boiled bullets to trade for food.

Why Is the U.S. Military Struggling to Recruit New Soldiers and Where Are Their Missing Nukes?,

The U.S. military faces its worst recruitment slump since 1973 and loses six nukes in shocking blunders.

Why Did U.S. Navy Switch from Sailboats to Aircraft Carriers?,

The U.S. Navy rocketed from Garfield's wrecks to nuclear supercarriers.

Weapons Even the U.S. Military Won't Touch,

Behold mind-blowing rejected U.S. weapons that pack a massive kick but got axed due to high costs and delays.

Why Is the AGM-114 Hellfire Missile So Expensive?,

Discover the AGM-114 Hellfire, a 1970s anti-armor missile that is versatile against tanks and terrorists.

The 60-Year-Old Navy SEALs Weapon and the Most Expensive Active-Duty Weapons,

Meet the "Pig" machine gun. Then, learn about the most expensive active-duty military weapons.

Incredible Facts About Combat Helicopters and Best Military Rifles Around the World,

Uncover incredible combat helicopters facts and the pros and cons of the best military rifles in the world.

The Terrifying New F-22 Replacement and the Deadliest Sniper Rifles on the Planet,

Uncover the U.S. NGAD, the newest F-22 replacement features, then discover the deadliest sniper rifles.

Shocking Facts About the U.S. Navy,

Unveil the most shocking U.S. Navy facts, including the first pirate fights and nuclear subs.

How Will the German Military Become Europe's Most Powerful Again?,

Germany is rebuilding its military with plans to grow to 203,000 active troops plus more reservists by 2031.

U.S. Special Forces Confession: I Recovered Crashed UFOs,

An ex-U.S. Special Forces operative recounts part of a secret program in 1968 Vietnam when he recovered a UFO.

Most Deadly U.S. Military Weapon,

Discover the LRASM, a stealthy anti-ship missile using inertial navigation and battlespace awareness.

The Most Lethal Special Forces Units and the M1 Abrams Tank Evolution,

Rank the world's top deadliest special forces and then explore the evolution of the M1 Abrams tank.

Weirdest Military Weapons from WWI and the Infamous Air Assault Disaster,

Combat has spawned strange technology and remarkable survival stories.

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The Infographics Show: Military & Government

Instructional & Educational

14+

4 Seasons

22 minutes

The Infographics Show: Military & Government is a documentary television series exploring military history, defense budgets, spy techniques, and agency operations.

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