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200350 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Sea Spies

200350 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Dr. Robert Ballard investigates the undersea battleground of the Cold War, highlighting the technology of nuclear submarines and the U.S. Navy's SOSUS network.

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Dr. Robert Ballard investigates the undersea battleground of the Cold War, highlighting the technology of nuclear submarines and the U.S. Navy's SOSUS network.

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Tom Jennings

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Tom Jennings

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Dr. Robert Ballard, a former naval intelligence officer and discoverer of the RMS Titanic, guides an investigation into the undersea world as a battleground during the Cold War. The film features rare archival footage and animated recreations to illustrate the technology behind nuclear submarines and the U.S. Navy's SOSUS sound surveillance network. Key historical developments that shaped 20th-century warfare are discussed, alongside insights from marine experts and high-ranking military officials.

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