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Victory at Sea (1952-1953) tv series nr1.21 thru 1.26 of 1.26

Series Narrator: Leonard Graves

Series Cast: Chester W. Nimitz, Winston Churchill, Karl D÷nitz,
Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry Kent Hewitt, Hirohito, Jonathan M. Wainwright, Charles de Gaulle, William F. Halsey, Louis Mountbatten, Michael Lewis

Description: Leonard Graves narrates this gripping 26-part documentary, which debuted in 1952, about World War II and how it was waged from all fronts: on the ground, from the skies, and most of all, on the sea. 
Extensive black & white footage of the battles and remarkably balanced commentary take viewers right to the front lines. The mesmerizing musical score was composed by Richard Rodgers.
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#1.21 - Full Fathom Five - 22 March 1953

Episode Cast: Leonard Graves, Charles A. Lockwood

Description: Here we see how the U.S. submarines contributed to the Japanese empire's downfall when they sunk thousands of their battleships. Nice footage of American sailors relaxing and having fun between drills before they are ordered into action. And what action there is! We see footage of ship upon
ship from the 'House of the Rising Sun' destroyed, making Japan extremely weakened by the time it is over.

Time: 27:09
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#1.22 - The Fate of Europe - 29 March 1953

Episode Cast: Leonard Graves, Charles de Gaulle, James Forrestal, Henry Kent Hewitt

Description: The final defeat of Germany is chronicled here as the Russians and the now liberated France's determination to keep fighting. We also witness the meeting of Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin on final plans for Germany's surrender and the forming of the United Nations. At the end, as Hitler's suicide is mentioned by the narrator, we see the Nazi flags get 
torn, and German military uniforms and hats laying on the ground like discarded garbage. Compelling footage of Russians fighting, France celebrating their freedom, the world leaders conferring, and German cities in ruins make this one of the most triumphant (if not somewhat somber)
episodes.

Time: 27:28
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#1.23 - Target Suribachi - 05 April 1953

Episode Cast: Leonard Graves, Harlon Block, John H. Bradley, Rene A. Gagnon, Ira H. Hayes, Franklin Sousley, Mike Strank

Description: The U.S. Marines fight a never-ending battle against the Japanese in their attempt to place their flag on Mount Suribachi at Iwo Jima during the now-legendary events depicted in this episode. As we reach the final throes of battle in the Pacific war against Japan, we are once again reminded of the price of lives lost that comes before true victory can be
achieved. We also, however, are treated to how our men relax by playing sports, eating and dancing, and having a good time just before they fulfill their rendezvous with destiny.

Time: 27:23
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#1.24 - The Road to Mandalay - 12 April 1953

Episode Cast: Leonard Graves, Chiang Kai-Shek, Winston Churchill, Louis Mountbatten, Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Description: This episode details Japan's invasion of China in 1936 and subsequent conquest of Burma after Pearl Harbor, before China's liberation was aided by the Allies, especially the British as they come back to the Mandalay crossing that helped make victory possible. This  segment deals with how obsessed Japan was with conquering the world, starting with its Asian neighbor, China. India is also mentioned as one of the Allies that received supplies in the fight against the 'House of the Rising Sun'.

Time: 27:34
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