Movies and TvShows featuring "battle-of-midway" theme.

Midway is a war film that tells the story of the Battle of Midway, a pivotal confrontation between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The movie showcases the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers involved in this significant battle.

Midway (1976) is an action-packed drama that depicts the heroic military efforts during the Battle of Midway in 1942. The film showcases the courageous actions of the US Navy and their victory against the Japanese Navy during the Pacific War. Filled with explosive battles, damaged ships, and thrilling air combat, Midway portrays the strategic importance of cryptanalysis and code-breaking in naval warfare.

Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet is a biographical war drama film that tells the story of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the head of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet during World War II. The movie explores his military strategies, including the planning of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of Midway.

The evolution of the modern naval warship, from the days of wooden vessels under sail to today's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and missile cruisers.

Lt. Koji Kitami is a navigator-bombardier in Japan's Naval Air Force. He participates in the Japanese raid on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and is welcomed with pride in his hometown on his return. As Japan racks up victory after victory in the Pacific War, Kitami is caught up in the emotion of the time and fights courageously for the standard of Japanese honor. But his assuredness of his government's righteousness is shaken after the Japanese navy is defeated in the debacle of Midway.

The Battle of Midway is a documentary film that depicts the events of the Battle of Midway in 1942, a pivotal battle in the Pacific Theater of World War II. The film showcases the bravery and sacrifice of the American forces as they defend against the Japanese navy. It highlights the strategic significance of Midway Island and the intense aerial and naval combat that took place during the battle. The film also pays tribute to the fallen soldiers and explores the lasting impact of this historic battle on American history and the outcome of the war.

Task Force is a gripping World War II drama that follows the lives of navy pilots as they navigate the challenges of war. From the intense battles in the Pacific theatre to personal struggles on the home front, the film explores the sacrifices and triumphs of these courageous men. It delves into themes of love, loss, and the bonds of friendship, as the pilots face kamikaze attacks, deal with the death of their comrades, and strive for victory. Task Force is a riveting portrayal of the bravery and resilience displayed by these heroes in the face of overwhelming adversity.

This series takes viewers deep into the heart of battle, to reveal the critical turning points in some of WWII's most decisive confrontations.

When World War II broke out, John Ford, in his forties, commissioned in the Naval Reserve, was put in charge of the Field Photographic Unit by Bill Donavan, director of the soon-to-be-OSS. During the war, Field Photo made at least 87 documentaries, many with Ford's signature attention to heroism and loss, and many from the point of view of the fighting soldier and sailor. Talking heads discuss Ford's life and personality, the ways that the war gave him fulfillment, and the ways that his war films embodied the same values and conflicts that his Hollywood films did. Among the films profiled are "Battle of Midway," "Torpedo Squadron," "Sexual Hygiene," and "December 7."

Tender Comrade follows the lives of a group of women who band together to support each other during World War II. They face challenges and hardships on the homefront while their husbands are away at war. The film explores themes of friendship, love, and the strength of women during difficult times.

It's June 1942 and the world's fate is about to be decided by a handful of pilots and their untested aircraft. Experience an inside look at the Battle of Midway, captured through rarely seen battle footage and firsthand accounts from its hero dive-bombing pilot, "Dusty" Kleiss. This is an hour-by-hour recount of one of the most pivotal conflicts of the 20th century. Take a closer look at how this desperately needed victory came about through the design of U.S. airplanes, the skill of the pilots, the element of surprise, and a stroke of luck.

Interviews with two veteran survivors of the pivotal battle of WWII

The making of the 1976 movie.

A team of scuba divers travels to the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific to dive the wreck of the USS Atlanta, which was destroyed and sunk in the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal during WWII. The story of the diving expedition is interweaved with accounts by USS Atlanta veterans, historians, and archival footage and photographs.

A look at the recently discovered fascinating behind the scenes footage shot by the legendary Hollywood director John Ford at Pearl Harbor in 1942 while filming his popular World War II documentaries December 7th and The Battle of Midway.