The Aircraft Carriers

Today’s nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are the most powerful warships ever. Capable of remaining at sea for over a million miles at a time, they can easily reach any corner of the globe to deploy their incredible arsenal.

Join THE HISTORY CHANNEL^® for an exhaustive history of these amazing vessels, from the first aircraft carriers of WWI to the most modern ships which contain some of the most powerful and complex weapons systems ever built. Revisit the epic carrier battles that were essential to America’s victory in WWII and witness original footage from some of the greatest engagements in military history. Interviews with men who fought on these massive ships offer unique insight into life and battle at sea.

THE AIRCRAFT CARRIERS takes viewers on an unforgettable adventure, touring some of the most magnificent warships ever built.