(Full Episode) War at Sea | Ep 1: The Dreadnoughts of Scapa Flow | BBC Select

The Dreadnoughts of Scapa Flow: As the First World War began, allies realized the importance of a small Scottish harbor. The North Sea was a vital strategic position for the forces fighting the First World War. With both Britain and Germany at the technical cutting edge of what was possible at sea, the naval battles waged there were unlike anything seen before. Historian David Hayman investigates the use of the naval forces during World War I, including how German U-boats brought the USA into the conflict. Watch on BBC Select: bit.ly/3IdslSw BBC Select is the home for documentaries. Available in the U.S and Canada. Find out more and start your free trial: https://bit.ly/3kwM3bU Follow us on social media 📲💻 Facebook: https://bit.ly/37UXpBn X (Twitter): https://bit.ly/3dSUqxc Instagram: https://bit.ly/3uEVieL