Plot

Two WWII documentaries on one disc!

Combat America
1943
This documentary was produced in 1943 under the guidance of then Army Air Force Lieutenant Clark Gable. This film features a single 8th Air Force B-17 crew from the 351st Bombardment Group based in England. The documentary follows the ground and air crew from their training through a series of bombing missions over Europe.
Starring: Clark Gable, Bob Hope, Frances Langford
Run Time: 62 minutes

December 7th, 1941
1942
This Oscar-winning documentary on the Pacific War begins with Japanese preparations before the bombing of Pearl Harbor and ends with the U.S. dropping the atomic bombs on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Aside from the interesting footage on the Japanese home front before Pearl Harbor, there are also many questions raised as to why the U.S. was not aware that Pearl Harbor might be bombed. Evidence is given that enemy planes were sighted earlier and messages were decoded, both in time to give plenty of warning.
Director: John Ford, Gregg Toland
Starring: Walter Huston, George O'Brien
Run Time: 34 minutes

Payoff in the Pacific
1945
This fascinating documentary gives a firsthand view of the critical battles of World War II fought near Japanese territory, around the Central Pacific islands, especially New Guinea and Guadalcanal. It chronicles most of the major battles fought in that large ocean; from the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor to the ultimate surrender of Japan.
Starring: Douglas MacArthur, Hirohito
Run Time: 77 minutes

Related Links

• IMDb Page - Combat America
• IMDb Page - December 7th

Customer Comments

• Reviewer: anonymous on 02-Mar-2007

  Very captivating. Real life drama!

Additional Information

• Country: United States
• Language: English
• Format: NTSC
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (standard TV)
• Color: Color / B&W
• Sound: 2 channel