The Battle of Midway - Documentary
 
See larger image
 
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
or
Get up to a $1.25 Amazon gift card

The Battle of Midway - Documentary

 NR |  DVD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)


Available from these sellers.


Watch Instantly with Prime Members Rent Buy
The Battle of Midway
$0.00
$2.99 $9.99

Other Formats & Versions

Amazon Price New from Used from
DVD 1-Disc Version $4.98  
  1-Disc Version --  
Other 1-Disc Version --  
Trade In This Movies & TV Item for $1.25
Trade in The Battle of Midway - Documentary for a $1.25 Amazon.com Gift Card that can be redeemed for millions of items store wide. See more Movies & TV eligible for trade-in


Product Details

  • Format: Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Delta
  • DVD Release Date: May 17, 2005
  • Run Time: 52 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005Q64T
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,611 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

 

Customer Reviews

13 Reviews
5 star:
 (7)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:
 (2)
2 star:
 (1)
1 star:
 (2)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
3.8 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Film about Midway From The "Battlefield" Series, June 15, 2004
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
Unfortunately, there seems to be some confusion about this video tape. This is not the classic film made during the war about the Battle of Midway, but rather this is one of the films
about famous battles of World War II from the "Battlefield" series. This series gives a comprehensive view of the battle from the point of view of the upper echelons conducting the war. The battle is explained within its context as part the wider stragtegic issues of the war. A considerable part of the film deals with the lead-up to the battle including discussion of the political and military leadership of the opposing sides, the weapons involved and the military action preceding the battle. In this film, the Battle of the Coral Sea is discussed in detail as a prelude to Midway. The Battle of Midway was an extremely complex engagement that is hard to follow even when reading detailed descriptions of the battle in books. This film makes the battle and its various components clear to the viewer. This film certainly made me appreciate the genius of naval air power commanders such as Halsey, Spruance, and Fletcher who had to move around large numbers of ships and aircraft in both attack and defense at the same time. This series is highly recommended for someone who has more than just a passing interest in the Second World War.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Not John Ford's documentary, June 18, 2005
Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: The Battle of Midway - Documentary (DVD)
This is not John Ford's documentary. It is a "Discovery Channel" produced documentary that uses some of Ford's footage. But if you're look for John Ford's own work, you'll have to find another source.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No


13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I thought it was, September 24, 2005
This review is from: The Battle of Midway - Documentary (DVD)
I bought this dvd because I believed it to be the original documentary directed by John Ford. Instead it was a program I had seen earlier, I think on the History Channel that used footage from Ford's movie. The interviews and additional footage was interesting and helpful I suppose but it was not what I thought I ordered. Still trying to find a copy of Torpedo Squadron 8 also directed by Ford for my collection.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 
Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews











Only search this product's reviews



Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought


Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
 
(1)
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 


Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
Search all Amazon discussions
   
Related forums



Look for Similar Items by Category


Look for Similar Items by Subject

Search Movies & TV by subject:






i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...