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The Battle of Midway

Name: The Battle of Midway
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 1942-09-14
Duration: 18 min
Rating: 6.1

1942 · 0h 18m · Documentary, War

IMDb 6.1

Unless you're a serious WWII history buff or documentary devotee, skip this tonight—a 6.1 score means it's dry and creaky, even for a historic moment. The archival value is real, but there are far more engaging ways to learn about Midway that won't put you to sleep.

Plot

The Japanese attack on Midway in June 1942, filmed as it happened. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, in 2006.

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