The Navy of today owes much to developments in strategy and technology that can be traced back as far as the late eighteenth century. In this first program these developments are examined from their beginnings in Admiral Nelson's fleet to the modern fighting force that was the Navy during World War One. From sailing ships to submarines and aircraft carriers, how did the British Navy achieve its reputation as one of the most powerful at sea?
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