USS Arizona to USS Missouri:Tragedy to Victor
USS Arizona to USS Missouri:Tragedy to Victor
Product Description
The symbolism is undeniable. On one end is the USS Arizona Memorial, a few hundred yards away is the USS Missouri. These two battleships, at rest in Pearl Harbor, represent the beginning and the end of WWII.
The USS Arizona (BB-39)was torn apart by an armor-piercing bomb in Japan's sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. In less than 9 minutes the magnificient battleship sank emtombing more than 900 servicemen.
In 1945, aboard the deck of the USS Missouri (BB-63), General Douglas MacArthur solemnly signed the treaty of surrender ending WWII.
Review
"...absorbing documentary depicting the story of two valilent warships in Hawaii." -- 15 Minute Magazine
"Dramatically narrated...Military history buffs will especially enjoy the recap of naval strategies in this introduction to "two great battleships." --Booklist, June 2002
"Solid military themed documentary chronicling the story of two of the mightiest dreadnaughts ever created...A fitting tribute...Recommended. --Video Librarian, July 2002
"The two battleships..are given their dues in this fascinating documentary." --Rotten Tomatoes.com
From the Contributor
Bonus Features included: "MacArthur Returns to the Philippines", "Bloody Iwo" and "At Japan's Doorstep:Okinawa".
About the Actor
Did you know -- the USS Missouri (nicknamed "Mighty Mo") continued to serve her country in two other wars?