
Back to 500 years of the Navy – Half a Millennium of People, Sea and Conflicts
Season 1
7 Episodes2022
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Episodes (7)

Ep 1
The lifeline
2022-04-21•11m
Why was the Navy founded? The sea and the coast have always had an important role regarding Sweden's security and interests.

Ep 2
The threat beneath the surface
2022-04-21•14m
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.

Ep 3
Hitler's submarine
2022-04-26•12m
Technical visions and the importance of engineering to become superior to a possible enemy. Continuous development is required to meet new threats and adapt the equipment to new tasks.

Ep 4
On the open sea
2022-04-28•15m
The navy does not only operate near the Swedish borders. The navy's presence abroad is highlighted.

Ep 5
The disaster
2022-05-03•14m
Hårsfjärden Catastrophe. Three destroyers sank off Märsgarn (Berga) and several sailors and officers died. What just happened?

Ep 6
Secret city
2022-05-05•14m
The Secret City. The importance of the naval city of Karlskrona for the history of the navy. Karlskrona was built because Sweden needed a naval port that was ice-free throughout the year. This was to ensure that the ships could be at sea all year round.

Ep 7
The Navy & the future
2022-05-10•11m
It is easier to look back 500 years than to look a few days ahead. The security situation can change quickly and it is important to always be prepared for the unpredictable.