The Battle of Midway: The 3 Days That Turned the Pacific War in WWII

Описание: In June 1942, the fate of the Pacific War hung in the balance at Midway Atoll. This hour-long documentary explores the complete story of the Battle of Midway—the intelligence breakthrough that made it possible, the desperate gamble Admiral Nimitz took with his outnumbered carriers, and the five minutes that changed World War Two forever.

Discover how American code-breakers cracked Japanese naval communications, giving the U.S. the advantage they needed. Follow the torpedo bomber crews who sacrificed everything to set up the devastating dive bomber attacks. Experience the moment when four Japanese carriers became floating infernos, shifting the balance of naval power in the Pacific permanently.

This comprehensive documentary covers the strategic planning, the tactical execution, the incredible courage of pilots on both sides, and the profound consequences of this decisive naval engagement. From Admiral Yamamoto's ambitious plan to the catastrophic losses that crippled Japanese naval aviation for the rest of the war, this is the complete story of the three days that turned the tide in the Pacific.

You'll learn about the intelligence operation that predicted the attack, the desperate defense of Midway Atoll, the failed torpedo attacks that drew Japanese fighters down to sea level, the dive bomber strikes that destroyed four carriers in five minutes, and the long-term strategic impact that shaped the remainder of World War Two in the Pacific.

The Battle of Midway remains one of the most studied naval engagements in military history—a battle where intelligence, timing, courage, and luck combined to produce one of the most decisive American victories of the war. This is that story, told in complete detail.

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