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Mighty Mo: Battleship USS Missouri BB-63 [VHS]

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I never thought of a ship as a living being. Through the stories of the men who served aboard the Missouri, I found myself convinced that the Mighty Mo isn't just a bunch of metal plating floating above the water. It became a family member to these men. I am very glad to have seen this documentary and to have "experienced" her history from World War II all the way through the Gulf War. I highly recommend these three videos even if you're not a big fan of war. This documentary feels very personable. Quite remarkable. You'll fall in love with this ship and the men who served aboard her. Oh, the other great thing about this documentary is that the filmmakers filmed the whole thing on board the ship.

I have been aboard 3 of the 4 Iowa class battleships over the years. Visit one if you can, a great experience. If not, then buy this set of 3 tapes! I first visited the Big Mo right after the surrender in 1945 on Navy Day in New York City. I was 7 years old. What a thrill. 40 years later I visited her in San Francisco for her recommissioning. Armed Marine sharpshooters stood anti-terrorist guard high above us on board. Another thrill! Then in 1999 in Honolulu anchored near the USS Arizona. Now we could wander all over the ship and enter the superstructure and saw the original war map. The tapes recapture the experience accurately!