Victory at Sea – The Pacific Boils Over

DIRECTOR:

Henry Salomon

STARRING:

Leonard Graves, Chester W. Nimitz and Winston Churchill

PLOT:

Twenty-six episode series about naval combat during World War Two. Famous for its music score, eloquent narration and combat footage. Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Using Japanese footage, viewers see the planning, execution and, ultimately, the celebration of the country's attack on Pearl Harbor. There is also an explanation provided for the attack and some peaceful moments depicted among the U.S. sailors before the fateful events begin. Though badly damaged, the U.S. Navy survives to fight again.