Just some videos I want to share:
- During the Battle of Midway, Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8) launched a strike against the Japanese carriers attacking Midway Island. Only one man came back alive. Director John Ford, who had his own Navy film unit during the war, realized later on while reviewing his footage that he had candid footage of these men before the strike. He then sent the footage to the family of those killed. I've long known the story of the VT-8, but to see their faces, painting faces on their torpedoes, mugging for the camera, it just drives the reality home.
- Once upon a time, it was okay to celebrate the achievements of Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union. This was one of those times. And if anyone knows how to throw a parade, it's the Russians. Watch all four parts.
- In a related note, how can you hear the Soviet national anthem and not think of this scene?
- During the Battle of Midway, Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8) launched a strike against the Japanese carriers attacking Midway Island. Only one man came back alive. Director John Ford, who had his own Navy film unit during the war, realized later on while reviewing his footage that he had candid footage of these men before the strike. He then sent the footage to the family of those killed. I've long known the story of the VT-8, but to see their faces, painting faces on their torpedoes, mugging for the camera, it just drives the reality home.
- Once upon a time, it was okay to celebrate the achievements of Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union. This was one of those times. And if anyone knows how to throw a parade, it's the Russians. Watch all four parts.
- In a related note, how can you hear the Soviet national anthem and not think of this scene?
posted by J. Yeh | 22:44
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