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Teddy Roosevelt and the Battleship Age

Take the measure of the battleship as the dominant naval warship between about 1890 and 1940. Study their design, firepower, and dramatically increasing proportions. Under Teddy Roosevelt, observe the use of the Navy as a tool of diplomacy, and the ensuing multi-country naval arms race. During World War I, track the Navy’s critical role in protecting Allied convoys from German U-boats.

English
  • Runtime 33 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created December 4, 2023 by
    TheManiac
  • Modified December 4, 2023 by
    TheManiac