Description
PEARL HARBOR: AN ANALYSIS OF THE INFAMOUS ATTACK ON THE US NAVY
Product Details
- UPC: 5034504708075
- Director: Not specified
- Genre: Documentary, War
- Number of discs: 1
- Studio: Pegasus Entertainment
- Release date: 2004
Overview
"Pearl Harbor: An Analysis of the Infamous Attack on the US Navy" is a thought-provoking documentary that examines one of the most significant events of World War II: the surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The documentary raises important questions about whether British intelligence and Prime Minister Winston Churchill knew in advance of the Japanese plans to attack and failed to warn the American military, as well as whether the Americans themselves ignored warning signs.
The documentary features rare archive footage and expert analysis, providing a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the attack, the attack itself, and its aftermath.
Product Specifications
- Format: DVD
- Region: All Regions, PAL
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
- Run Time: 28 minutes (approx.)
Scene Selection
- Surprise Attack
- Questions
- G.C.C.S.
- JN25
- Final Preparations
- East Wind Rain
Special Features
- Interactive Menus
- 6 Scene Selections
- Excerpts from Other War File Titles
Interesting Facts
- The attack on Pearl Harbor resulted in the deaths of 2,403 Americans and the destruction of 188 aircraft and 19 ships.
- The Japanese code name for the attack was "Operation Z."
- The attack led to the United States' entry into World War II, turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allies.
From Backside:
The surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour on the 7th of December 1941 shocked the world and drew the United States forces into the Second World War. Did British intelligence and Britain's Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, know in advance of the Japanese plans to attack and fail to warn the American military of this impending assault? Did the Americans themselves ignore the warning signs?
