Description
The Battle of Midway | Documentary
UPC 5034504706170
Product Details
- Brand: Pegasus Entertainment
- Genre: Documentary, Military History
- Release Year: 2004
- Runtime: Approx. 55 minutes
- Audio: Stereo
- Language: English
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3
- Region: 0, PAL
Overview
"The Battle of Midway" is a gripping documentary that delves into one of the most decisive naval battles of World War II in the Pacific Theater. This ferocious clash between the Japanese and United States carrier fleets proved to be a major turning point for America, as the Japanese lost four of their powerful carriers and were forced onto the defensive.
Through a combination of rare archival footage, expert analysis, and informative reenactments, this program vividly brings to life the events leading up to the Battle of Midway, the strategic moves made by both sides, and the intense combat that unfolded over those fateful 30 minutes that changed the course of the war.
Interesting Facts
- The documentary highlights the crucial role played by Lt. Commander Clarence W. McClusky, whose hunch led to the discovery of the Japanese fleet and the subsequent successful American attack.
- The Battle of Midway marked a significant shift in the balance of power in the Pacific, as the Japanese were unable to risk another major fleet engagement after their devastating losses.
- The program provides insights into the earlier battles of Pearl Harbor and the Coral Sea, setting the stage for the pivotal clash at Midway.
Scene Selection
- Pearl Harbor
- Coral Sea
- Laying the Trap
- State of Alert
- 30 Mins That Changed the War
- McClusky's Hunch
From Backside:
A ferocious battle fought between the Japanese and United States Carrier Fleets, which proved to be one of the most decisive victories and a major turning point for America in the war in the Pacific. The Japanese lost four of their powerful carriers and from that point on, no longer able to risk a major fleet versus fleet action, went on the defensive. By the time they had recovered enough to rebuild their fleet, American power had mobilized into the unstoppable force that Japan had so feared.
