Victory at Sea (1953): S01E17 – The Turkey Shoot

Introduction Twenty-six episode series about naval combat during World War Two. Famous for its music score, eloquent narration and combat footage. Outline Guam, a US territory, is invaded by Japanese a few days after Pearl Harbour and remains occupied for two and a half years. The Japanese fleet is destroyed in a classic “turkey shoot”.…

Andrew Marshall

13/06/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Naval Warfare, War, Warship, World War Two

Introduction

Twenty-six episode series about naval combat during World War Two. Famous for its music score, eloquent narration and combat footage.

Outline

Guam, a US territory, is invaded by Japanese a few days after Pearl Harbour and remains occupied for two and a half years. The Japanese fleet is destroyed in a classic “turkey shoot”. Meanwhile, the Americans are preparing the bases in the Marianas for the ultimate bomber offensive against Japan.

Victory at Sea Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 01 March 1953.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 30 minutes.
Country: US.
Language: English.