Marines on the high seas

S01 E02 • Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 • Mar 17

The German Navy primarily defends the Baltic Sea. The highest training standards apply within the German Armed Forces for this purpose. The greatest challenge is combat training. Everyone has a specific task aboard a frigate. During combat exercises, both external and internal security are ensured. In contrast, submarines lack any luxuries. There, the sailors perform their duties in extremely confined spaces, without sunlight, and underwater.