Introduction

A 1956 documentary, presented by Walter Cronkite, charting the rise and changing role of aviation in the military.

Outline Series 01, Episode 13

The story of the World War II battles with the Japanese at New Guinea and the Bismarck Sea.

1. Japanese film showing children being trained in the science of war in the 1930’s.
2. Japanese and American military operations in New Guinea.
3. Aerial battles over the Bismarck Sea.
4. Attacks on the Japanese task force headed toward New Guinea to reinforce the garrisons.

Air Power Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Producer: Perry Wolff and Jim Faichney.
• Narrator: Walter Cronkite.
• Music: Nomran Dello Joio.
• Production: CBS Public Affairs Department Production
• in conjunction with the US Air Force.
• Release Date: 03 February 1957.
• Running Time: 50 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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