History of the Royal Navy(2002)

History of the Royal Navy is a documentary series tracing four centuries of British naval dominance. The series spans from King Henry VIII's establishment of the first fleet through Sir Francis Drake's legendary exploits and the 1588 defeat of Spain's Invincible Armada. It chronicles Admiral Nelson's triumph at Trafalgar in 1805, the revolutionary HMS Dreadnought of 1906, and pivotal moments of the twentieth century including the sinking of the Bismarck during World War II and the 1982 Falklands War. History of the Royal Navy captures the battles, innovations, and strategic victories that shaped the Royal Navy into one of history's most formidable maritime forces.