500 years of the Navy – Half a Millennium of People, Sea and Conflicts
S1 E1 · Marinen 500 år – ett halvt årtusende med hav, människor och konflikter
500 years of the Navy – Half a Millennium of People, Sea and Conflicts — Season 1, Episode 2: The threat beneath the surface
Documentary • 14 min • 1 season, 7 episodes
Episode synopsis
During the world wars, 175,000 mines were laid in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. Around 30 percent is estimated to remain on the seabed. An in-depth look at the role of mines in history.
About 500 years of the Navy – Half a Millennium of People, Sea and Conflicts
The Navy 500 years – half a millennium of seas, people and conflicts is a documentary series in seven parts with the sea as the protagonist. The series is about the defense branch the navy and its activities in peace, crisis and war. In addition, the story of why the navy was created and the importance of the sea for Sweden, Swedish interests and its welfare is depicted.