The Return of Pirates

[WargamerScott]

This Sunday (7/16), from 2000-2200 hours (Eastern), the History Channel is showing:

"8-10pm -- Return of the Pirates -
A new war rages off the world's coastlines. Piracy is
making a comeback. Intelligence indicates that pirates
and terrorists are merging tactics. Over 90% of
international trade travels by water and pirates have
long known what Sir Walter Raleigh once said:
"Whosoever commands the sea commands the trade;
whoever commands the trade of the world commands the
riches of the world, and consequently the world
itself." Nations and corporations are racing to
protect themselves and their goods. So far the pirates
are ahead, but new international response units and
mercenary ships are combating the attacks. The US
Coast Guard trains navies worldwide in anti-piracy
measures, but corrupt law enforcement officials mar
advances in their effectiveness. Though Captain Kidd
and Blackbeard have disappeared into Davy Jones's
Locker, piracy is a growing threat to the world's
economy and security. Today's pirate is organized,
political, and will command world attention once
again."

Head's up!