CARRIER BATTLES OF WORLD WAR TWO

Product Details

• UPC: 5034504707771
• Genre: Documentary, War
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Pegasus Entertainment
• Release date: 2004

Overview

"Carrier Battles of World War Two" is a compelling documentary that provides an in-depth account of the major fleet-versus-fleet actions during the conflict, focusing on the role of aircraft carriers and their carrier-borne aircraft. The documentary covers the battles fought between the allied British and American carriers against the Japanese Imperial Fleet, such as the Coral Sea, Midway, and the Marianas "Turkey Shoot," as well as the battles fought by the British carriers against the German battleship the Bismarck and the Japanese Kamikaze attacks on British and American carriers.

Using genuine wartime imagery, this documentary offers a unique perspective on the strategic and tactical aspects of carrier warfare, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of the sailors and aviators who fought in these epic battles.

Product Specifications

• Format: DVD
• Region: All Regions, PAL
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
• Run Time: 58 minutes (approx.)

Scene Selection

1. Carrier Development
2. Ark Royal vs the Bismarck
3. America vs Japan
4. Battle of the Coral Sea
5. Defending Midway
6. Japanese Counter Attack
7. American Supremacy
8. Kamikaze Pilots

Special Features

• 8 Scene Selections
• Interactive Menus
• Excerpts from Other War File Titles

Interesting Facts

• Most of the carrier battles during World War Two were fought with neither side ever coming into visual contact with each other.
• The Battle of Midway is considered one of the most decisive naval battles in history, turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allies.
• The "Turkey Shoot" during the Battle of the Philippine Sea was so named because of the disproportionate number of Japanese aircraft shot down by American forces.

From Backside:

An account of all the major fleet-versus-fleet actions during the conflict, when the world's largest navies sent their flagship aircraft carriers and their carrier borne aircraft into battle with one another. Most of these battles were fought with neither side ever coming into visual contact with each other. Battles fought between the allied British and American carriers against the Japanese Imperial Fleet. Battles such as the Coral Sea, Midway and the Marianas "Turkey Shoot". Also included are the battles fought by the British carriers against the German battleship the Bismarck, along with the Japanese Kamikaze attacks on British and American carriers.