Hero Ships — Season 1, Episode 1: LSTs
Documentary • 45 min • 1 season, 13 episodes
Episode synopsis
“Landing Ship Tanks” weren't deemed noble enough to have names. They were not thought of as warships even though they were the first floating metal to touch beaches in engagements from North Africa to the Philippines. The story of these ships exemplifies the collective saga of a design class that had absolutely no military precedent before the first keel was laid in June 1942.
About Hero Ships
From the ship nicknamed "Old Ironsides" to today's nuclear-powered marvels, these U.S. Navy legends and their crews have made a name for themselves as some of the most impressive fighting vessels in history. Admired at home and abroad, each has their own story to tell. Watch to find out why they're called Hero Ships.