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The Silent Wrecks of Kwajalein Atoll

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For anyone who grew up on Kwajalein, or, fans of wreck diving (or both!) this DVD is a must have. Floods of memories will come back to you upon viewing this documentary, and the quality of the video equipment is first rate, resulting in a great presentation of the Japanese wrecks they dive on (and the German wreck, Prinz Eugen).

The Silent Wrecks Of Kwajalein Atoll reveals the silent wreckage remains of a World War II mission that happened at the end of January, 1944, in which American forces defeated the Japanese at a little-known outpost in the Marshall Islands at the lagoon of Kwajalein, sinking Japanese supply ships as they waited at anchor or attempted escape. After the war, Kwajalein become the dumping ground for WW II American war planes including Corsairs, B-25s, C-46s, and the SBD Dauntless. Now for the first time, the U.S. military has given permission to an outside film crew to document these wrecks for posterity. The Silent Wrecks Of Kwajalein Atoll reveals the watery graveyard and lets the history behind the sunken planes and ships speak for itself; extras include a director's commentary, a World War II era U.S. military film about the Battle of Kwajalein called "Making of a Battle", a photo gallery with 125 production stills, and more. Especially recommended for military history buffs, The Silent Wrecks Of Kwajalein Atoll is an eye-opening tour of the scars and sacrifices of war. 55:30 minutes, color.