The Ship That Killed Wooden Fleets

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on early modern warfare and naval warfare continues with a video on the evolution of the Ironclad, as we talk about the HMS Warrior. How did naval warfare move from wooden ships of the line to ironclad warships? In this video, we explore the technological revolution that transformed sea power in the 19th century and culminated in the launch of HMS Warrior, Britain's response to the French ironclad La Gloire.

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