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Fire Power Volume 9
Battleship
Destroyer
(VCD)

USD 7.95

 Synopsis

Battleship

Bristling with guns, protected by thick belts of armor, the battleship is the
most imposing surface warship ever built. Come aboard the USS Wisconsin
and take a firsthand look at the impressive firepower of the mighty
battleship.

Ruler of the Sea: Armored battleships ruled the seas for only a few short
decades. Even though they were eventually eclipsed by the aircraft carrier,
their massive firepower made them essential in the amphibious warfare
tactics of World War II.

Big Guns: The muscle of the battleship is its 16-inch guns, the most
powerful an any ship in the world.  See an impressive display of their
firepower as the Wisconsin fires broadside after broadside.

Missile Age Battleship: New technology has rejuvenated the battleship.
Cruise missiles extend the firepower of battleships hundreds of miles.
A handful of remote control Phalanx weapons defend the battleship from
air threats.

Persian Gulf Station: Board an low a class battleship to see the role played
these impressive behemoths in Operation Desert Storm.  Cruise missile
launches from the decks of these ships announced the opening around the
Gulf war.



Destroyer

The destroyer has long been the workhorse of modern navies.  Come
aboard the latest in modern warship design, the U.S. Navy’s DDG-51 Arleigh
Burke.

Surface Combatant: The destroyer fulfills a vital role in modern surface
fleets. It is a very balanced design, capable of both fleet air defense and
anti-submarine warfare. See how these qualities have evolved since the
destroyers of World War II.

Shape of the Future: The USS Arleigh Burke is a radical new departure in
destroyer design. Its new hull shape gives it unique handling capabilities
even in the roughest seas.

Missile Age Destroyer: On first glance, the USS Arleigh Burke seems almost
devoid of weapons. Hidden in the bowels of the ship is an impressive array
of sophisticated missiles that give the modern destroyer more firepower than
older ship many times its size.

Electric Ship: Board the USS Arleigh Burke and see how the sophisticated
electronic sensors on the ship contribute to its combat capabilities.  From its
most-mounted radar to its hull-mounted sonar, the Burke represents the
peak of naval warship design.




 VCD Features
Language: English
Subtitles: No Subtitles
Format: VCD
Number of Disc: 1 Disc
Running Time: 50 Minutes
Packaging: Retail Packaging with VCD Case