Kaigun - Imperial Japanese Navy

Climb aboard the impressive vessels of Japans modern naval fleet during this fascinating journey to uncover the history of KAIGUN: THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY. For over half a century, the Japanese navy has stood shoulder to shoulder with its U.S. counterpart, defending the waters of Far East Asia and the vital sea lanes surrounding the Japanese islands. Yet, during WWII, these two forces were locked in one of the largest and most destructive naval battles of all time. In this feature-length documentary, trace the heritage of the Imperial Japanese Navy from its thirteenth-century origins to its amazing victories and crushing defeats in WWII to its present-day equivalent, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. Featuring compelling expert interviews and combat footage from dramatic WWII battles, this is a unique look into the strength and power of one of the finest navies in history.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 20 December, 2010