Search for the Japanese Fleet (2000)

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Search for the Japanese Fleet
StarringCorey Burton
DirectorThomas F Horton
WriterDana McMurtry
G Jan 1st, 2000Documentary
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Plot
In June 1942 Japanese bombers tried to level the American presence on Midway Island in a bid to steam unimpeded toward the US mainland Yet the US Navy had two aces up its sleeve advance knowledge of Japanese plans and a divebomber that was nearly invulnerable to attack When the smoke cleared after the US ambush four Japanese aircraft carriers the Kaga the Soryu the Hiryu and the Akagi lay on the ocean floor The program shows how the US Navy and private enterprise teamed up on a 1999 expedition that solved a halfcentury of military mystery where exactly did the Japanese ships go down

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Theatrical Release:January 1st, 2000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Sean Gallagher
Production Companies:Thomas Horton Associates
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