A compilation of original WWII newsreels exactly as shown in movie theaters. Awesome supplemental commentaries

A compilation of original newsreels from Movietone News, Universal Newsreel and the U.S. Navy exactly as shown to audiences in movie theaters across the country. 'Midway and Coral Sea Battles,' 'Fury in the Pacific,' 'Yanks Invade Marshall Islands,' 'Yanks Smash Truk!,' 'Biak/Saipan Battles,' 'Battle of the Philippines,' 'Allied Chiefs Meet,' 'U.S. Marines Capture Tarawa,' 'Battle of Iwo Jima,' 'MacArthur Liberates Manila,' 'Fleet That Came to Stay,' 'Salute to the Navy,' 'Japan's Surrender,' and more.  1942-45|150 min.|B&W|1.33:1|NR SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary by WWII Vets who were there, including Joe Rosenthal, Photographer of the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima; Poster Gallery; 5 Bonus Short Subjects

Bonus Materials

• Supplemental commentaries by veterans who were there
• Bonus short: America's Call to Arms
• Bonus short: This Could Be America (War bonds)
• Bonus short: U.S. Fighting Marines
• Bonus short: Iwo Jima (War bonds)
• WWII National Anthem
• WWII Poster Gallery

Cast & Crew

•       Documentary

Director: Documentary

Additional Details

Label: Kit Parker Films

Genre: Documentary

Run Time: 150 mins

Release Date: 06/26/01

UPC: 089859051029