Victory at Sea (1953): S01E25 – Suicide for Glory

Introduction Twenty-six episode series about naval combat during World War Two. Famous for its music score, eloquent narration and combat footage. Outline In a last effort at glory, Japan employs suicide pilots – the Kamikaze – who crash their planes into ships in order to destroy the American spirit. But the US Navy and Marines…

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

In a last effort at glory, Japan employs suicide pilots – the Kamikaze – who crash their planes into ships in order to destroy the American spirit. But the US Navy and Marines are ready for them with their guns, and they fought heroically against the onslaught. And on Okinawa, Americans fight a major battle with the Japanese Army.

Victory at Sea Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 26 April 1953.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 30 minutes.
Country: US.
Language: English.