The Battle Of Midway

Duration: 18

Genre: Documentary Short War

Year Published: 1942

Creator: John Ford

Description: The film begins with a male narrator explaining where Midway Island is and its strategic importance. About five minutes into the film the format changes somewhat, with more leisurely pictures of the G.I.s at work on the island. Abruptly the narrative turns to the battle itself with approximately five minutes dedicated to the defense of the island, the naval battle, and the aftermath.

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