Shot in color by U.S. naval cameramen, including Commander John Ford with his handheld 16mm camera, « The Battle of Midway » is the quintessential example of a wartime combat documentary. It is a stunning visual record of the U.S.’s vital win in the Pacific, with moving narration describing the sacrifices that come with victory.
Recipient of a 1942 Special Award for « the historical value of its achievement in offering a camera record of one of the decisive battles of the world — a record unique both for the courage of those who made it under fire, and for its magnificent portrayal of the gallantry of our armed forces in battle. »
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