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MALE VOICE: ♪ I knew a ladwho went to sea
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♪ And left the shorebehind him
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♪ I knew him well,the lad was me
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♪ And now I cannot find him
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CHORUS: ♪ Away, awayaway he went
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♪ To deep and salty water
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♪ His girl,she waited years for him
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♪ She washis neighbor's daughter
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♪ Away, away, away he went
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♪ And left the shorebehind him
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♪ I knew him well,the lad was me
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♪ And now I cannot find him
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♪ Away, away, away he went
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♪ Away he went
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♪ And now I cannot find him
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♪ The rolling seahe would embrace
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♪ The rolling sea had took him
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♪ And passed him ona lonely beach
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♪ The rolling sea forsook him
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♪ Away, away, away he went
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♪ And now I cannot find him
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♪ Away, away, away he went
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♪ Away he went
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♪ And now I cannot find him
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♪ Away, away, away he went
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♪ Away and no one can find him
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♪ Away, away
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"From the Secretary
of the Navy
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"to Fleet Admiral
William. F. Halsey, Jr.,
U.S. Navy.
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"Subject, retirement."
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NARRATOR: 22 November, 1945.
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He was born inElizabeth, New Jersey,62 years ago, this date.
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Graduated from theUnited States Naval Academyat Annapolis in 1904.
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There were 62 menin his class.Scholastically, he stood 43rd.
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His speech is salty.
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On his right shoulderthere is a tattooed anchor.
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He once owned a parrot.
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He wears the wings of a pilotearned at the age of 52.
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He is a sailor who has alwaysbeen welcome on any shipat any time in any ocean.
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He now goes to his cabinwhere, tradition dictates,
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he will changeto civilian clothes beforehe can take leave of his ship.
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Everything's
ready, sir.
Thank you.
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NARRATOR: Manuel SalvadorJesus Marlvilla,one of 17 children.
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Born on the island of Luzon,28 years inthe United States Navy.
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Cheerfully and reverentlyhe has served his God,his country and his Admiral.
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He too is retiring today.
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Manuel.
Yes, sir.
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What are your plans?
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I'll go back to Luzon, sir.
My brother has a farm.
I'm invited to live there.
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That sounds peaceful.
Yes, sir.
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You may find it
too peaceful.
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If I do, sir,
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I have only to remember
the unpeaceful times
we have known.
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It was enough excitement
for one lifetime.
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Yeah, I guess so.
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Manuel?
Yes, sir.
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What do you remember
best?
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Sir, I can remember
the Gilbert Islands,
the Marshall Islands,
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the Tokyo raid, Kwajalein
and so many others,
their names I cannot remember.
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But the one that will
always stay clear in
my mind is Guadalcanal.
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NARRATOR: 16 October, 1942.
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What's our ETA
for Guadalcanal?
06:30.
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I've had it.
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You can't read it
if you can't see it.
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NARRATOR: The Admiral's staffrecruited from hisformer flagship
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the aircraft carrier,
Enterprise.
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Captain Frank Enright,Plans Officer.
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Captain Bill Bailey,Operations Officer.
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Captain Horace Key,Senior Flight Surgeon.
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Lieutenant CommanderAndrew Jefferson Lowe III,aide and pilot,
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an authority on the Civil Warand the Charleston.
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(CLEARS THROAT)
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How we doing, Andy?
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We'll land before daylight,
if there's anything
to land on.
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Tokyo Express
has been shelling
Guadalcanal all night.
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They estimate 6,000 more
Japanese troops will land.
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Six thousand.
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Why couldn't the old man
have chosen someplace
else to inspect?
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Yeah, someplace
where they got some nurses
or some pretty girls.
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(ALL LAUGH)
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Probably on account
of you.
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Casanova.
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Old man asleep?
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Thanks to Doc.
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How'd you manage
that, Doc?
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With a great
big pill.
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You mean you got the
old man to take a pill?
Sure I did.
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No, I don't
believe it.
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(SHUSHING)
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He's out like a light.
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It's the first time
he's closed his eyes
since we left Pearl Harbor.
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Yeah.
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Say, wouldn't this be
a good time to sneak in there
and give him his shots?
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He needs the sleep more.
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I thought you gave him
the shots last week?
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No, no. We came close,
but he got away again.
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I never seen a body so afraid
of a little old hypodermic
needle as the old man is.
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Well, you got him
to take a pill, that's
a major victory in itself.
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That's right.
Yeah.
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NARRATOR: Yes, Guadalcanalis the next scheduled stopon their inspection tour.
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But the schedulecould be changed.
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The report of the sightingof the aircraft
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starts on its way toJapanese headquarterson the island of Truk.
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(TELEGRAPH BEEPING)
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The underground message centerin the basement ofJapanese headquarters.
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The sighting report is handedto a decoding officer
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who will see to itthat it is deliveredto the appropriate authority.
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Rear Admiral Jiro Kobe,Chief of Staff underAdmiral Isoroku Yamamoto.
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He is putting thefinal touches on a detailedplan for the ceremony
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that will take place whenthe allies surrenderthe island of Guadalcanal.
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(KNOCK ON DOOR)
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(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
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(KOBE SPEAKS JAPANESE)
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NARRATOR: The decoding officerfeels that the message of thesighting is important enough
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to bring to the attention ofthe Chief of Staff at once.
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(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
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NARRATOR: Admiral Kobe isa little annoyed atthe officer for bothering him
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with what he considersa routine matter.
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(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
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(INTERCOM BUZZING)
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(MAN SPEAKS JAPANESEON INTERCOM)
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NARRATOR: In spite of the factthat the message appearsto be of little importance,
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it is stilla classified document.
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And Admiral Kobe,a very careful man,does not leave it on his desk.
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He takes it with him.
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(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
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NARRATOR: The gentlemanyou are about to meetis Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto,
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Commander-in-Chief of theCombined Japanese Fleet.
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(YAMAMOTO SPEAKS JAPANESE)
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NARRATOR: Born of seafaringstock on an island north ofJapan, April 4th, 1884.
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He graduated fromthe Japanese Naval Academyin 1904.
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Americans who knew him whenhe was a naval attachein Washington, D.C.
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remember himas an excellent poker player.
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He was especially goodat bluffing.
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(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
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NARRATOR: Admiral Yamamotoasks Kobe
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for his latest estimateof the enemy situationon Guadalcanal.
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Kobe tells him thatJapanese navaland air bombardments
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have put almost allAllied fighter aircraftout of commission.
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Imperial Japanese troopshave practically surroundedHenderson Field.
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Allied ground forceshave had no suppliesor reinforcements.
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In his opinion, Guadalcanalwill be in Japanese handswithin four days.
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How sure is he?
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Well, here's a planfor the surrender ceremony.
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Yamamoto is delightedwith the plan.Lauds Kobe for his initiative.
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(BOTH SPEAK JAPANESE)
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NARRATOR: The paper drawsYamamoto's attention.
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An American flying boatspotted enrouteto Guadalcanal.
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To Kobe it is an itemof no consequence,but Yamamoto is interested.
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Several high-ranking Americanofficers at Pearl Harbor
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have been unaccountedfor the past three days.They could be anywhere.
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The odds against their beingon that flying boatare incalculable,
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but the old poker playerhas a hunch.
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When you get a hunch,bet a hunch.
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He orders 20 Zerosto intercept the flying boaton its arrival at Guadalcanal.
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Won't be long now.
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Andy just sent
an ETA for 0600.
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That's less than an hour.
We must've picked up
a tail wind.
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Yeah.
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Sit down,
sit down.
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Sleep well,
Admiral?
Fine.
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That pill really
did the trick, huh? Yeah.
Slept like a baby.
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We've gone through
all the reports
on this area, sir.
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What do you make
of them?
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What can we make of them?
We're losing our shirt.
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Granted. Our job is
to find out why.
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Primarily, I think it's
a matter of logistics.
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Logistics hell, it's morale.
Command. I say they ought to
send in a new pitcher.
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Relieve Admiral Ghormley?
Yes, sir.
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Until we've acquainted
ourselves with the situation,
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I suggest
we reserve our opinions.
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FRANK: Yes, sir.
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For your information,
the old man thinks the world
of Admiral Ghormley.
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They're old friends.
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What's our position,
Andy?
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We're three minutes
ahead of
flight plan, sir.
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How long you been
on this course?
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About an hour, sir.
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What's the weather
at Guadalcanal?
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Forecast is for clear.
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Is anything wrong, sir,
with the flight plan?
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How's it going, Chief?
Fine, Admiral.
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Been receiving Noumea
loud and clear.
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Anything new?
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No, sir.
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Except this
wasn't sent to us,
but I picked it up.
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ANDY: Noumea's reporting
unusual Japanese radio traffic
between Truk and Guadalcanal.
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Sit down.
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I think we'll pass up
Guadalcanal.
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Tell Andy to change course
to Noumea, direct.
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Aye, aye, sir.
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NARRATOR: Admiral Yamamotowas not the only hunch playerin the South Pacific.
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(WHIRRING)
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Sixty-five hundred milesto the eastin Washington, D.C.,
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seated at his desk,a man is talkingon the telephone.
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KING: Good, sir. I'm glad
you concur, Mr. President.
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Yes. Thank you, sir. Goodbye.
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Operator, do you still have
Pearl Harbor on the line?
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KING: Hello, Chester.
Yes, Ernie?
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KING: We just gotthe green lightfrom the White House.
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He's in the air right now.
He doesn't have any decoding
equipment on the plane.
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Pulaski of
Admiral Ghormley's staff.
Good trip, sir?
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Uneventful, I'm glad to say.
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You were to
receive this
at once, sir.
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PULASKI: You will relieveAdmiral Ghormleyand take command
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of the South Pacific areaand South Pacific forcesimmediately.
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Oh, damn. That's what
I call a smart move.
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Where's
Admiral Ghormley?
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He's waiting for you
on the
Argonne, sir.
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All right, Andy.
Let's go.
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NARRATOR: He and Ghormley hadplayed on the same footballteam at the Naval Academy.
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They'd been friendsfor 40 years,
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(SHIP BLOWS HORN)
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Vice AdmiralRobert L. Ghormley.
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Born in Portland, Oregonin 1883.
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At the age of 10 his familymoved to Moscow, Idaho
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where he receivedall his early education.
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Phi Beta Kappa, graduated 12thin his classat the Naval Academy in 1906.
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In Admiral Ghormley's lifethere is no room for anythingbut Navy.
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(WHISTLE BLOWING)
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Permission to
come aboard, sir?
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Good to see you, Bill.
Good to see you, Ghorm.
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You know my orders?
Yeah.
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Hottest potato
they ever handed me.
I don't envy you.
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I suppose you were
prepared for it?
No. Not a hint of it.
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I still can't believe it.
Neither can I.
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What made them do it?
I haven't got your brains
nor your ability.
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And after what
you've been through...
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They'll never know
what we've been through
down here.
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Well, maybe they just
wanted you to have a rest.
Lord knows you've earned it.
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(KNOCK ON DOOR)
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Come in.
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Excuse me, sir.
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I've finally contacted all
the key commanders about
your conference this evening.
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General Vandergrift
is doubtful,
but the others can get away.
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What time will
suit the Admiral?
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Up to you, Bill.
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Whatever you decide.
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Admiral Halsey
will advise you later.
Aye, sir.
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Ghorm, why is the Navy
taking such a licking
at Guadalcanal?
241
00:21:58,517 --> 00:22:03,021
That's easy. Our people
are worn out with day
and night operations.
242
00:22:03,055 --> 00:22:06,858
Our search planes didn't
see them coming and we
were taken by surprise.
243
00:22:06,892 --> 00:22:09,728
Yamamoto's commanders
are better trained
for night fighting.
244
00:22:09,761 --> 00:22:12,698
They employed
their torpedoes better.
245
00:22:12,731 --> 00:22:15,267
But we're learning fast,
I plan to...
246
00:22:21,206 --> 00:22:24,042
Let's get this change of
command over with.
247
00:22:25,777 --> 00:22:28,880
Ask Admiral Halsey's Chief
of Staff and my Chief
of Staff to come in here.
248
00:22:28,914 --> 00:22:30,215
Aye, sir.
249
00:22:33,885 --> 00:22:36,054
I saw George Baker at Pearl.
250
00:22:36,088 --> 00:22:38,690
(CHUCKLES)
How is he?
Oh, fine.
251
00:22:38,724 --> 00:22:41,026
He told me he ran into
Joe Masefield
about a year ago.
252
00:22:41,059 --> 00:22:42,394
Good. Bill,
253
00:22:46,398 --> 00:22:47,899
what did I do wrong?
254
00:22:51,236 --> 00:22:54,639
You didn't do anything wrong.
You just got here first.
255
00:22:56,908 --> 00:23:01,747
And I'm going to get a lot
of the credit for many of
the things that you started.
256
00:23:03,782 --> 00:23:04,983
Thanks.
257
00:23:10,088 --> 00:23:12,324
NARRATOR: Admiral Yamamotomakes it a point to relax
258
00:23:12,357 --> 00:23:15,260
between the hours of 1:00and 2:00 each afternoon.
259
00:23:15,293 --> 00:23:19,664
Sometimes he naps,sometimes he reads,sometimes he plays chess.
260
00:23:21,433 --> 00:23:26,104
Today it's photography.The camera is a Leicawith a 2,8 lens.
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The subject isa crimson hibiscus.
262
00:23:29,941 --> 00:23:31,610
(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
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NARRATOR: In case you do notunderstand what is being said,
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Yamamoto is being advisedthat Admiral Ghormley has beenrelieved by Admiral Halsey.
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Yamamoto and Kobeshare the opinion
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00:23:50,862 --> 00:23:56,501
that the American situationis too far gone to be savedby a change of command.
267
00:23:56,535 --> 00:24:01,940
They figure it will takeHalsey at least 30 daysjust to learn the new job,
268
00:24:01,973 --> 00:24:04,309
and by then,it will be too late.
269
00:24:07,846 --> 00:24:09,714
Wait just a minute.
270
00:24:09,748 --> 00:24:13,785
It was Halsey who led thespectacular and successfulraids on the Marshalls.
271
00:24:13,819 --> 00:24:16,455
It was Halseywho raided Wake Island.
272
00:24:16,488 --> 00:24:19,457
It was Halseywho raided the Marcus Islands.
273
00:24:19,491 --> 00:24:24,129
It was Halsey who launched theincredible Doolittle attackagainst Tokyo.
274
00:24:24,162 --> 00:24:27,566
The filming of the crimsonhibiscus will have to wait.
275
00:24:33,505 --> 00:24:35,307
We have five days.
276
00:24:35,340 --> 00:24:40,011
Six at the most, before
Yamamoto's next big push.
277
00:24:40,045 --> 00:24:43,315
My immediate handicap
is ignorance of the area.
278
00:24:43,348 --> 00:24:45,984
I've never been
on Guadalcanal.
279
00:24:46,017 --> 00:24:48,854
You know the problem.
You know what needs
to be done.
280
00:24:48,887 --> 00:24:54,426
Do it. I'll back you.
And throw away the book.
281
00:24:54,459 --> 00:24:56,528
The guy who wrote it
was never in this situation.
282
00:24:56,561 --> 00:24:58,330
And one more thing,
283
00:24:58,363 --> 00:25:01,166
forget whether
you're the Army,
Navy, Marine,
284
00:25:01,199 --> 00:25:04,703
Australian,
New Zealand or British.
285
00:25:04,736 --> 00:25:07,372
We'll operate as though
we are all in one uniform,
286
00:25:07,405 --> 00:25:10,175
if I have to stencil
South Pacific Fighting Force
287
00:25:10,208 --> 00:25:11,943
on the seat
of every man's pants.
288
00:25:12,410 --> 00:25:14,679
(ALL LAUGH)
289
00:25:14,713 --> 00:25:19,084
Those of you wearing neckties
may begin by taking them off
290
00:25:19,117 --> 00:25:21,353
because if you're as busy
as you're going to be,
291
00:25:21,386 --> 00:25:24,389
or as you should be,
you won't have time
to put them on.
292
00:25:26,758 --> 00:25:29,160
My cabin door
will always be open.
293
00:25:31,730 --> 00:25:33,064
Good luck.
294
00:25:35,934 --> 00:25:38,069
Captain Black,
295
00:25:38,103 --> 00:25:42,007
will you see me
in my cabin in about
five minutes?
296
00:25:53,752 --> 00:25:56,855
Sit down, Captain.
I'll be with you in a minute.
297
00:26:05,263 --> 00:26:06,998
NARRATOR: Admiral Ghormley'sChief of Staff,
298
00:26:07,032 --> 00:26:10,902
Captain Harry Black,class of 1919 at Annapolis.
299
00:26:10,936 --> 00:26:15,573
He knows the book.He thinks by the book.And he operates by the book.
300
00:26:15,607 --> 00:26:17,575
A former commanding officeronce commented that
301
00:26:17,609 --> 00:26:19,644
he was too smartfor his own good.
302
00:26:19,678 --> 00:26:21,546
He would be the firstto deny this.
303
00:26:28,787 --> 00:26:31,122
What's the beef,
Mr. Black?
304
00:26:31,156 --> 00:26:32,824
I think Admiral Ghormley
got a bad deal.
305
00:26:32,857 --> 00:26:34,592
For which you blame me.
I didn't say that, Admiral.
306
00:26:34,626 --> 00:26:36,594
You didn't have to.
307
00:26:36,628 --> 00:26:38,463
Now, if it's any
consolation,
308
00:26:38,496 --> 00:26:42,000
I think Admiral Ghormley
did as good a job,
if not better,
309
00:26:42,033 --> 00:26:44,936
than anybody else
could've done under
existing conditions.
310
00:26:44,970 --> 00:26:48,206
It takes quite some time
to learn about conditions
down here, sir.
311
00:26:51,242 --> 00:26:53,144
Yes, I'm sure it does.
312
00:26:54,813 --> 00:26:56,414
And you're going to
educate me.
313
00:26:58,316 --> 00:27:01,052
You want me to stay on?
Of course.
314
00:27:01,086 --> 00:27:03,655
May I ask why, sir?
315
00:27:03,688 --> 00:27:07,158
I'd be a fool not to take
advantage of your experience.
316
00:27:11,863 --> 00:27:14,132
How do I get a quick
and accurate picture
317
00:27:14,165 --> 00:27:15,500
of our situation
on Guadalcanal?
318
00:27:17,002 --> 00:27:18,336
Talk to the key commanders.
319
00:27:18,370 --> 00:27:21,673
Vandergrift, Geiger, Patch,
Carlson, Harmon, Turner.
320
00:27:23,108 --> 00:27:24,709
How soon can
you get them here?
321
00:27:24,743 --> 00:27:26,177
20:00, sir.
322
00:27:27,012 --> 00:27:28,847
Do it.
Aye, aye, sir.
323
00:27:48,199 --> 00:27:49,868
(WOMAN LAUGHING)
324
00:27:58,243 --> 00:27:59,811
(BOTH LAUGHING)
325
00:28:00,945 --> 00:28:03,515
Good evening, sir.
326
00:28:03,548 --> 00:28:07,352
Miss Young, sir, came aboard
on behalf of the Red Cross
Entertainment Committee.
327
00:28:07,385 --> 00:28:12,357
She's making a survey
to see what the men
would enjoy the most.
328
00:28:12,390 --> 00:28:15,560
I'm sure Commander Lowe
will have some
excellent suggestions.
329
00:28:15,593 --> 00:28:16,694
Would you believe it,
sir?
330
00:28:16,728 --> 00:28:19,097
Miss Young and I
grew up in the same town,
331
00:28:19,130 --> 00:28:22,667
but never laid eyes
on each other until
five minutes ago.
332
00:28:25,003 --> 00:28:26,738
About five minutes.
333
00:28:29,941 --> 00:28:31,743
It is a small world.
334
00:28:35,447 --> 00:28:37,115
Carry on.
Yes, sir.
335
00:29:05,343 --> 00:29:08,113
Make yourselves
comfortable.
Sit anywhere.
336
00:29:08,680 --> 00:29:10,181
(BELL RINGING)
337
00:29:13,318 --> 00:29:14,986
Any of you gentlemen
need medication?
338
00:29:15,019 --> 00:29:16,654
I could stand a taste.
339
00:29:16,688 --> 00:29:18,723
I'll have some
coffee, Doc.
340
00:29:19,624 --> 00:29:21,025
Thank you.
341
00:29:21,059 --> 00:29:22,794
NARRATOR: Major GeneralMillard F. Harmon,
342
00:29:22,827 --> 00:29:25,463
Commander ofthe Army Air Forcein the South Pacific.
343
00:29:25,497 --> 00:29:29,033
Won the Croix de Guerrewith Bronze Starin World War I.
344
00:29:29,067 --> 00:29:30,835
At his order
Flying Fortresses
345
00:29:30,869 --> 00:29:34,339
now drop their bombsfrom altitudesas low as 200 feet.
346
00:29:35,507 --> 00:29:37,842
HALSEY: How about you,
Colonel?
CARLSON: Sir?
347
00:29:37,876 --> 00:29:40,879
The good doctor
has authorized
a combat ration.
348
00:29:40,912 --> 00:29:42,614
Not unless you're
having something, sir.
349
00:29:42,647 --> 00:29:44,549
I'm not eligible
aboard ship.
350
00:29:44,582 --> 00:29:47,118
Maybe when I visit
your raiders
on Guadalcanal.
351
00:29:47,152 --> 00:29:48,987
You'll be eligible,
sir.
352
00:29:49,020 --> 00:29:52,557
NARRATOR: ColonelEvans Carlson,enlisted in the Army at 16.
353
00:29:52,590 --> 00:29:54,659
Served in the Philippines,Hawaiian Islands,
354
00:29:54,692 --> 00:29:57,829
at the Mexican borderand in World War I.
355
00:29:57,862 --> 00:30:03,334
Created and commandsthe American Guerilla Unitknown as Carlson's Raiders.
356
00:30:03,368 --> 00:30:06,204
General Vandergrift
and General Geiger,
sir.
357
00:30:08,039 --> 00:30:09,474
Hello, sir.
358
00:30:09,507 --> 00:30:11,176
Roy.
Admiral.
359
00:30:11,209 --> 00:30:13,411
You all know
General Vandergrift
and General Geiger.
360
00:30:13,444 --> 00:30:15,513
Gentlemen.
How are you, sir?
361
00:30:15,547 --> 00:30:16,648
Sorry we're late,
sir.
362
00:30:16,681 --> 00:30:19,017
We ran into
a little excitement
around takeoff time.
363
00:30:19,050 --> 00:30:21,286
Yeah. Washing
Machine Charlie.
364
00:30:22,554 --> 00:30:23,955
Have a seat.
365
00:30:26,891 --> 00:30:28,693
Excuse me, gentlemen.
366
00:30:30,895 --> 00:30:33,865
Archie, how bad is it?
367
00:30:35,867 --> 00:30:37,902
Whatever they've told you,
it's worse.
368
00:30:37,936 --> 00:30:43,341
Mud, malaria, mosquitoes,
dengue fever, dysentery...
369
00:30:43,374 --> 00:30:46,177
NARRATOR: Major GeneralAlexander Archer Vandergrift,
370
00:30:46,211 --> 00:30:49,180
Commander ofall Marines on Guadalcanal.
371
00:30:49,214 --> 00:30:51,883
Nickname, "Sunny Jim."
372
00:30:51,916 --> 00:30:55,853
His favorite General,Stonewall Jackson.
373
00:30:55,887 --> 00:30:59,557
We're living on captured rice,
driving our trucks
on captured gas.
374
00:30:59,591 --> 00:31:03,761
What are we short of?
Kelly Turner can tell you.
375
00:31:03,795 --> 00:31:08,399
Ammunition, food, medicine,
tools, spare parts, pilots,
376
00:31:08,433 --> 00:31:12,403
aircraft, ground troops...
Everything except Japs.
377
00:31:12,437 --> 00:31:14,138
It's been that way
ever since we landed.
378
00:31:14,172 --> 00:31:16,608
If you think the Navy's
been letting you down, Archie,
379
00:31:16,641 --> 00:31:20,245
let's you and me trade places
for about 24 hours.
380
00:31:20,278 --> 00:31:21,913
Maybe then
you'll get some idea...
381
00:31:21,946 --> 00:31:24,115
NARRATOR: Rear AdmiralKelly Turner.
382
00:31:24,148 --> 00:31:27,385
His job, organize thetransports and supply ships.
383
00:31:27,418 --> 00:31:29,721
His motto,"If you don't have losses,
384
00:31:29,754 --> 00:31:32,790
"you aren't doing enough."His hobby, gardening.
385
00:31:33,825 --> 00:31:35,994
How the hell I'm gonna give
more naval support
386
00:31:36,027 --> 00:31:38,930
when I don't have the ships,
cargo or combat?
387
00:31:38,963 --> 00:31:42,100
I just don't have the ships.
388
00:31:42,133 --> 00:31:44,902
So we let the Tokyo Express
keep cruising down the Slot
389
00:31:44,936 --> 00:31:47,572
every night pouring shells
onto Henderson Field.
390
00:31:47,605 --> 00:31:51,142
We're down to just one carrier
in the whole South Pacific,
391
00:31:51,175 --> 00:31:54,112
until the
Enterprise
gets back from Pearl.
392
00:31:54,145 --> 00:31:55,246
Roy?
393
00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:57,415
NARRATOR: Major GeneralRoy G. Geiger,
394
00:31:57,448 --> 00:32:00,785
Commander of all aviationunits on Guadalcanal.
395
00:32:00,818 --> 00:32:04,522
He's had seven and a halfhours sleepin the last four days.
396
00:32:05,523 --> 00:32:08,660
Maintenance in that mud
is a nightmare.
397
00:32:08,693 --> 00:32:11,696
We're lucky to get up
six aircraft against 30.
398
00:32:12,797 --> 00:32:15,133
Admiral, this morning
I had to kick,
399
00:32:15,166 --> 00:32:17,201
literally kick
a couple of pilots awake
400
00:32:17,235 --> 00:32:19,537
to drive them back
into their cockpits.
401
00:32:19,570 --> 00:32:21,673
They were that beat.
402
00:32:21,706 --> 00:32:25,376
Admiral, unless
the Navy shows
the flag up there soon,
403
00:32:25,410 --> 00:32:27,945
I can't answer
for the outcome.
404
00:32:27,979 --> 00:32:31,015
TURNER: How can we protect
transports in those
restricted waters?
405
00:32:31,049 --> 00:32:33,318
I'd have to commit
what's left of my task force
406
00:32:33,351 --> 00:32:35,019
and risk losing
the whole works.
407
00:32:35,053 --> 00:32:37,722
Which is exactly the risk
I'm running right now.
408
00:32:37,755 --> 00:32:39,290
And me.
409
00:32:39,324 --> 00:32:42,860
Sir, the fact of the matter
is, we all share
General Vandergrift's feeling.
410
00:32:42,894 --> 00:32:45,530
Everybody's asking,
"Where's the Navy?"
411
00:32:49,100 --> 00:32:51,169
Anyone else care to speak?
412
00:32:54,572 --> 00:32:56,207
You painted
a black picture, gentlemen.
413
00:32:58,076 --> 00:32:59,944
It's black, all right,
414
00:33:02,180 --> 00:33:04,782
but it can get
a hell of a lot blacker.
415
00:33:06,284 --> 00:33:08,853
Less than a year ago we were
clobbered at Pearl Harbor
416
00:33:10,521 --> 00:33:12,724
and they've been
pushing us back ever since.
417
00:33:12,757 --> 00:33:16,761
Now, Guadalcanal is
the keystone of our defense.
418
00:33:18,429 --> 00:33:20,698
If we lose Guadalcanal,
419
00:33:20,732 --> 00:33:25,770
there'll be nothing
to stop them going all
the way down to Australia.
420
00:33:25,803 --> 00:33:28,539
They'll cut
our lines of communication,
421
00:33:28,573 --> 00:33:30,875
they'll cut
our lines of supply,
422
00:33:32,076 --> 00:33:36,981
the war could be
prolonged for years. Or worse.
423
00:33:40,218 --> 00:33:42,420
Guadalcanal is our
last chance.
424
00:33:45,390 --> 00:33:48,059
I promise you
everything I've got.
425
00:33:48,092 --> 00:33:49,327
The Navy will be there.
426
00:33:50,795 --> 00:33:53,531
I'll get you more
air support
427
00:33:53,564 --> 00:33:55,533
and I'll step up
your supplies.
428
00:33:55,566 --> 00:33:58,603
But, Admiral, even if I could
scrape up enough supply ships,
429
00:33:58,636 --> 00:34:02,573
every time there's an
air alert they have to
quit unloading and pull out.
430
00:34:02,607 --> 00:34:04,075
Then we'll step up
the unloading.
431
00:34:06,577 --> 00:34:07,578
Yes, sir.
432
00:34:08,513 --> 00:34:13,584
All right.
Let's get down to cases.
433
00:34:13,618 --> 00:34:15,219
OFFICER1: Goodnight, Colonel.
OFFICER 2: Goodnight, sir.
434
00:34:15,253 --> 00:34:17,488
Goodnight, Admiral.
Thank you very much.
435
00:34:17,522 --> 00:34:20,391
Admiral,
good luck.
Goodnight, Admiral.
436
00:34:20,425 --> 00:34:22,093
Come and visit us.
437
00:34:25,296 --> 00:34:29,066
OFFICER ON PA: Now hear this.Call away number one,motor whaleboat.
438
00:34:29,100 --> 00:34:32,103
Well, you sure
made them feel better.
439
00:34:34,806 --> 00:34:39,277
Admiral, where you gonna get
all that stuff you promised?
440
00:34:45,650 --> 00:34:47,118
I don't know.
441
00:34:48,553 --> 00:34:50,121
(BELL RINGING)
442
00:34:55,526 --> 00:34:59,363
Now, where can
I lay my hands
on some ground troops
443
00:34:59,397 --> 00:35:00,998
and get them
to Guadalcanal?
444
00:35:01,032 --> 00:35:03,601
I'm afraid the bottom
of the barrel has already
been scraped bare, sir,
445
00:35:03,634 --> 00:35:05,470
by Admiral Ghormley.
446
00:35:06,170 --> 00:35:07,638
Are you sure?
447
00:35:09,540 --> 00:35:12,543
What about this proposed
airstrip at in the Dai,
448
00:35:12,577 --> 00:35:15,379
and the Army ground troops
we're sending in to build it?
449
00:35:15,413 --> 00:35:17,648
They're committed.
They're on their way.
450
00:35:17,682 --> 00:35:20,451
Why can't we divert them
to the island, tonight?
451
00:35:20,485 --> 00:35:22,653
But, Admiral,
there's a specific
directive.
452
00:35:22,687 --> 00:35:25,990
But we are faced
with one hell
of an emergency.
453
00:35:26,023 --> 00:35:27,492
The airstrip
isn't that essential.
454
00:35:27,525 --> 00:35:30,728
It's 205 miles
closer to Henderson
than any we've got, sir.
455
00:35:30,761 --> 00:35:34,131
So we increase
our air search area
205 miles.
456
00:35:34,165 --> 00:35:37,802
But that does not save
25,000 men on Guadalcanal.
457
00:35:37,835 --> 00:35:40,138
Admiral, by the time
we went through channels
to try to change...
458
00:35:40,171 --> 00:35:42,340
There won't be time
for channels.
459
00:35:42,373 --> 00:35:44,242
I tell you,
unless we move now,
460
00:35:44,275 --> 00:35:46,711
there won't be any need
for that airstrip.
461
00:35:46,744 --> 00:35:49,213
And, Harry, there's only
one thing to do,
462
00:35:49,247 --> 00:35:51,983
intercept those ground troops
and send them where
they'll do the most good.
463
00:35:52,016 --> 00:35:55,019
And ignore
the directive?
We can argue with them later.
464
00:35:55,052 --> 00:35:56,754
But, Admiral,
we can't do that.
465
00:35:56,787 --> 00:36:01,559
I think we'd be entirely wrong
to take such a decision
into our own hands.
466
00:36:01,592 --> 00:36:05,763
Is that your best judgment?
It's my frank opinion, sir.
467
00:36:05,796 --> 00:36:07,498
Are you prepared
for the consequences?
468
00:36:07,532 --> 00:36:08,666
I am, sir.
469
00:36:08,699 --> 00:36:12,837
I mean the consequences
of losing Guadalcanal?
470
00:36:12,870 --> 00:36:15,940
Or are you concerned with
repercussions from topside?
471
00:36:15,973 --> 00:36:18,543
It isn't just a matter of
repercussions, sir,
472
00:36:18,576 --> 00:36:21,012
I think it would be fairer
to say, that I believe
that these things
473
00:36:21,045 --> 00:36:22,613
have to be
properly coordinated.
474
00:36:30,454 --> 00:36:34,425
I'm afraid you'll have to
leave that one to me, Harry.
475
00:36:34,458 --> 00:36:38,896
Issue the necessary orders,
and advise Harmon,
Patch and Vandergrift.
476
00:36:40,097 --> 00:36:41,599
Aye, aye, sir.
477
00:36:44,502 --> 00:36:46,470
Harry?
Sir.
478
00:36:48,239 --> 00:36:50,474
Ask Pulaski
to come in, please.
479
00:36:52,910 --> 00:36:54,145
Yes, sir.
480
00:36:55,112 --> 00:36:58,049
MALE VOICE: You know,
I missed that shot.
481
00:36:58,082 --> 00:37:00,218
Lieutenant Pulaski,
the Admiral wants
to see you.
482
00:37:00,251 --> 00:37:01,586
Thank you.
483
00:37:04,488 --> 00:37:05,590
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
484
00:37:05,623 --> 00:37:06,857
Come in.
485
00:37:10,294 --> 00:37:11,596
Have a seat, Mike.
486
00:37:11,629 --> 00:37:14,332
Quite a bunch out there
still waiting to see you,
sir.
487
00:37:14,365 --> 00:37:15,600
I know.
488
00:37:17,101 --> 00:37:18,769
The pieces beginning to
fit together?
489
00:37:18,803 --> 00:37:20,805
Little by little.
490
00:37:20,838 --> 00:37:24,475
Mike, just how good
is our Intelligence?
491
00:37:24,508 --> 00:37:28,646
Well, the Polynesians resent
the Japs, so they help us.
492
00:37:28,679 --> 00:37:30,581
Missionaries
and Australian coast-watchers
493
00:37:30,615 --> 00:37:32,817
in hiding
along the Solomon's chain
494
00:37:32,850 --> 00:37:37,288
tip us to Jap ships coming
down the slot and air raids.
495
00:37:37,321 --> 00:37:40,258
I've got two men with radios,
here on Rendova.
496
00:37:40,291 --> 00:37:43,261
One in the Shortland's,
and several, here,
in the Russell's.
497
00:37:43,294 --> 00:37:44,962
That's right under
the Japs' noses.
498
00:37:44,996 --> 00:37:47,531
How do they evade
capture?
Some don't.
499
00:37:50,301 --> 00:37:51,702
I see.
500
00:37:51,736 --> 00:37:54,772
Mike, they tell me you're
an expert on the Orient.
501
00:37:54,805 --> 00:37:58,109
Not an expert.
Spent some
years in Japan.
502
00:37:58,142 --> 00:38:01,345
Speak the language,
know most of their
leaders personally.
503
00:38:01,379 --> 00:38:03,781
Tojo, Nomura,
Admiral Yamamoto...
504
00:38:03,814 --> 00:38:05,516
What can you tell me
about Yamamoto?
505
00:38:05,549 --> 00:38:09,453
He's the best they've got.
A fine tactician,
a brilliant strategist,
506
00:38:09,487 --> 00:38:11,989
he commands the
fanatical loyalty of his men.
507
00:38:12,023 --> 00:38:14,625
I understand that
when his fliers
are downed in the water,
508
00:38:14,659 --> 00:38:15,893
they don't even
expect to be picked up.
509
00:38:15,926 --> 00:38:17,161
That's right, sir.
510
00:38:17,194 --> 00:38:20,398
They know he won't
spare planes for rescue.
511
00:38:20,431 --> 00:38:22,800
Nice, very nice.
512
00:38:22,833 --> 00:38:24,301
If you'd like
a personal note, sir,
513
00:38:24,335 --> 00:38:26,470
I can tell you
he's quite a poker player.
514
00:38:26,504 --> 00:38:28,372
You've played with him?
Many times.
515
00:38:28,406 --> 00:38:29,974
When he was naval attache
in Washington.
516
00:38:30,007 --> 00:38:32,176
And he was rough?
Very.
517
00:38:32,209 --> 00:38:34,979
Consistently overplayed
his hand and got away with it.
518
00:38:35,012 --> 00:38:38,349
I hear that he's hot
for naval aviation
and carriers.
519
00:38:38,382 --> 00:38:39,984
That's right, sir.
520
00:38:40,017 --> 00:38:42,887
I guess you know
the part he
played at Pearl?
521
00:38:45,022 --> 00:38:48,225
Just that he was there.
He was there all right.
522
00:38:48,259 --> 00:38:49,827
We recently learned that
it was Yamamoto
523
00:38:49,860 --> 00:38:53,364
who planned and directed
the attack on Pearl Harbor.
524
00:38:53,397 --> 00:38:56,934
Actually Yamamoto
was against war
with the United States.
525
00:38:56,967 --> 00:39:00,071
He predicted that in the end
Japan would lose.
526
00:39:00,104 --> 00:39:02,173
However once the higher-ups
overruled him,
527
00:39:02,206 --> 00:39:04,909
he threw himself
wholeheartedly
into the effort.
528
00:39:04,942 --> 00:39:07,278
Pearl Harbor was
his first assignment.
529
00:39:07,311 --> 00:39:09,580
And it could've been
my last assignment.
530
00:39:09,613 --> 00:39:12,016
If it hadn't been
for engine trouble at sea,
531
00:39:12,049 --> 00:39:16,354
I'd of been caught in
the harbor with the rest
of those poor devils.
532
00:39:16,387 --> 00:39:18,089
Well, thanks, Mike.
533
00:39:18,122 --> 00:39:21,025
It'll be your job from
now on to read
Yamamoto's mind for me.
534
00:39:21,058 --> 00:39:23,427
I'll do my best, sir.
I'm sure you will.
535
00:39:25,229 --> 00:39:28,399
Are your whizz kids
making any headway
with the Japanese code?
536
00:39:28,432 --> 00:39:30,067
Some.
537
00:39:30,101 --> 00:39:31,569
Light a fire under them,
will you?
538
00:39:31,602 --> 00:39:33,637
Yes, sir.
Goodnight, sir.
Goodnight.
539
00:39:33,671 --> 00:39:35,306
And send Andy in, please.
Yes, sir.
540
00:39:44,582 --> 00:39:46,217
You wanted to see me,
sir?
541
00:39:46,250 --> 00:39:48,085
Who else is waiting
out there?
Well, now, let me see.
542
00:39:48,119 --> 00:39:50,388
There's that freighter
captain you sent for.
543
00:39:50,421 --> 00:39:52,089
Three newspaper
correspondents,
544
00:39:52,123 --> 00:39:54,425
a psychological
warfare officer...
545
00:39:54,458 --> 00:39:55,993
(YAWNS)
546
00:39:56,026 --> 00:39:58,829
A psychological
warfare officer
just in from the States.
547
00:39:58,863 --> 00:40:01,732
Am I keeping you up?
No, sir.
548
00:40:01,766 --> 00:40:03,567
Who else is there?
Doc Key for one.
549
00:40:03,601 --> 00:40:06,303
He says if you don't
see him next, he's gonna
bust in here anyway.
550
00:40:06,337 --> 00:40:08,005
Call him.
Yes, sir.
551
00:40:08,939 --> 00:40:10,508
Doc, come on in.
552
00:40:13,477 --> 00:40:14,745
Good evening, Doc.
553
00:40:14,779 --> 00:40:17,181
Good morning might be
closer to it, sir.
554
00:40:17,214 --> 00:40:19,483
Does the Admiral
realize he's been
cooped up in this office
555
00:40:19,517 --> 00:40:23,254
seeing person after
person for 16
consecutive hours?
556
00:40:23,287 --> 00:40:24,588
Is that a record?
557
00:40:24,622 --> 00:40:26,323
No, sir,
it isn't a record,
558
00:40:26,357 --> 00:40:28,626
if you'll pardon
my saying so,
it isn't very smart.
559
00:40:28,659 --> 00:40:31,762
As your chief flight
surgeon, I must insist
that you get more rest.
560
00:40:31,796 --> 00:40:35,266
They tell me there are
men on Guadalcanal
who haven't slept in days.
561
00:40:35,299 --> 00:40:37,268
Yes, sir. But they're
not 60 years old,
562
00:40:37,301 --> 00:40:40,137
and they're not fresh
out of a hospital.
563
00:40:40,171 --> 00:40:42,439
Just give me
one more hour.
No, sir.
564
00:40:42,473 --> 00:40:45,342
As long as I'm here,
there's something else
I might as well attend to.
565
00:40:45,376 --> 00:40:46,644
What's that for?
What're you gonna do?
566
00:40:46,677 --> 00:40:49,380
Your shots, sir.
What do I need
those for?
567
00:40:49,413 --> 00:40:52,817
There's no telling
what you'll run
into on Guadalcanal.
568
00:40:52,850 --> 00:40:55,719
How did you know
I was going up there?
569
00:40:55,753 --> 00:40:58,222
I have friends
in high places.
570
00:40:58,255 --> 00:41:00,224
You tell him?
No, sir.
571
00:41:00,257 --> 00:41:01,859
You know me
better than that.
572
00:41:01,892 --> 00:41:03,227
All right, if you'll just
roll up your sleeve, sir.
573
00:41:03,260 --> 00:41:04,995
Now, wait a minute.
574
00:41:06,263 --> 00:41:09,400
You put that ice pick away
and we'll make a deal.
575
00:41:09,433 --> 00:41:11,869
We're not leaving
until tomorrow afternoon,
576
00:41:11,902 --> 00:41:14,405
you can give me
the shots just
before lunch.
577
00:41:14,438 --> 00:41:16,874
Oh, no.
I won't see
anybody else tonight.
578
00:41:16,907 --> 00:41:20,344
I'll have Andy
clear off the office
and I'll go right to bed.
579
00:41:21,245 --> 00:41:23,481
All right, sir.
It's a deal.
580
00:41:23,514 --> 00:41:26,550
Andy, will you explain the
situation to the people
outside and turn in.
581
00:41:26,584 --> 00:41:28,352
Yes, sir.
Goodnight, Admiral.
582
00:41:28,385 --> 00:41:29,720
Goodnight.
583
00:41:31,922 --> 00:41:35,860
I thought we were taking off
to Guadalcanal at dawn.
584
00:41:35,893 --> 00:41:38,362
We are.
Well, you just told Doc...
585
00:41:39,864 --> 00:41:43,400
Oh, now, sir,
that's real sneaky.
586
00:41:45,236 --> 00:41:46,737
Goodnight, Andy.
587
00:41:46,770 --> 00:41:49,740
All this fuss over a couple
of little bitty old shots.
588
00:41:51,609 --> 00:41:53,210
Goodnight, Andy.
589
00:41:56,480 --> 00:41:58,048
Goodnight, sir.
590
00:42:02,620 --> 00:42:05,923
ANDY: The Admiral
isn't seeing
anybody else tonight.
591
00:42:27,678 --> 00:42:28,879
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
592
00:42:28,913 --> 00:42:30,481
Come in.
593
00:42:30,514 --> 00:42:32,249
HARRY: Captain Black, sir.
594
00:42:37,688 --> 00:42:39,056
What is it, Harry?
595
00:42:39,089 --> 00:42:41,325
About the airstrip
matter, sir.
596
00:42:45,963 --> 00:42:47,064
What about it?
597
00:42:47,097 --> 00:42:48,232
Well, in view of
the position I took,
598
00:42:48,265 --> 00:42:50,901
if a change in my assignment
would be for the best I...
599
00:42:50,935 --> 00:42:52,569
Because you
bucked me on it?
600
00:42:52,603 --> 00:42:55,005
Oh, that's part
of your job.
601
00:42:55,039 --> 00:42:57,675
If we both thought
exactly alike,
I wouldn't need you.
602
00:42:57,708 --> 00:43:00,644
Thank you, sir.
The orders have gone out,
sir.
603
00:43:01,712 --> 00:43:03,514
Now we both better
jump to one side.
604
00:43:03,547 --> 00:43:04,949
I think so, sir.
605
00:43:58,335 --> 00:44:00,471
Welcome to
Guadalcanal, sir.
Thanks.
606
00:44:00,504 --> 00:44:03,907
Captain Bailey.
You remember Andy Lowe?
607
00:44:04,842 --> 00:44:06,076
How do you do?
Anyone else with you?
608
00:44:06,110 --> 00:44:07,711
No. I left them all
on the
Argonne.
609
00:44:07,745 --> 00:44:09,079
I brought you
four sacks of mail
610
00:44:09,113 --> 00:44:12,516
and nine drums of
aviation gasoline instead.
611
00:44:12,549 --> 00:44:16,186
No reflection on your staff,
Admiral, but you couldn't
have made a better switch.
612
00:44:16,220 --> 00:44:20,157
Sergeant, a load
of gas drums
for you and mail.
613
00:44:20,190 --> 00:44:23,227
Yes, sir.
Okay, you guys,
you heard the man.
614
00:44:23,260 --> 00:44:25,529
Well, Admiral,
where can we
take you first?
615
00:44:25,562 --> 00:44:27,998
I don't want to
tie you up.
Just give me a jeep
616
00:44:28,032 --> 00:44:29,366
and a driver
who knows
his way around.
617
00:44:29,400 --> 00:44:31,568
I'll be glad to
go with you.
No thanks.
618
00:44:31,602 --> 00:44:33,837
I prefer to have
a look around
on my own,
619
00:44:33,871 --> 00:44:36,173
while Captain Bailey
gets together with
you and your G-3.
620
00:44:36,206 --> 00:44:38,208
All right, sir.
Lieutenant Ludlum.
621
00:44:38,242 --> 00:44:39,843
Take the Admiral
anyplace he wants to go.
622
00:44:39,877 --> 00:44:41,111
Yes, sir.
623
00:44:44,481 --> 00:44:46,550
NARRATOR: First LieutenantHarrison Ludlum.
624
00:44:46,583 --> 00:44:52,556
Age 28. Occupation, printer.Married, two children.
625
00:44:52,589 --> 00:44:56,126
Thirty-six hours from nowa sniper's bulletwill make him a paraplegic.
626
00:45:11,075 --> 00:45:13,644
That's the Padre,
sir.
Padre?
627
00:45:13,677 --> 00:45:16,380
Father Gehring,
Navy chaplain.
Could we give him a lift?
628
00:45:16,413 --> 00:45:17,915
Of course.
629
00:45:17,948 --> 00:45:19,083
Hey, Padre.
630
00:45:24,955 --> 00:45:28,225
Welcome aboard,
Padre.
PADRE: Thank you, Admiral.
631
00:45:28,258 --> 00:45:29,727
This is Andy Lowe.
632
00:45:29,760 --> 00:45:31,962
Pleased to
meet you.
How do you do?
633
00:45:31,995 --> 00:45:37,067
NARRATOR: Fred Gehring,naval chaplain,a Vincentian father.
634
00:45:37,101 --> 00:45:41,939
Served in China 1933 to 1940.Holds the Legion of Merit.
635
00:45:41,972 --> 00:45:44,374
Speaks Chinese,plays the fiddle.
636
00:45:45,209 --> 00:45:47,177
How far up are you going?
637
00:45:47,211 --> 00:45:50,781
Maybe a mile, maybe less.
Depends on how things are.
638
00:45:51,882 --> 00:45:53,784
How are things, Father?
639
00:45:55,819 --> 00:45:57,354
Lousy, Admiral.
640
00:46:12,136 --> 00:46:13,904
(DISTANT EXPLOSIONS)
641
00:46:18,642 --> 00:46:21,945
NARRATOR: LieutenantTadashi Nasu.
642
00:46:21,979 --> 00:46:25,816
Taught Chemistryat the University of Tokyo.Married, three children.
643
00:46:25,849 --> 00:46:28,051
At 1:00 this morninghe led 50 men
644
00:46:28,085 --> 00:46:30,954
in an assault againsta Marine machine-gun position.
645
00:46:30,988 --> 00:46:34,158
He came closest toreaching the objective.
646
00:46:34,191 --> 00:46:36,460
The othersnever made it to the creek.
647
00:46:36,493 --> 00:46:38,695
ERIC: That's the
Tenaru River.
648
00:46:40,063 --> 00:46:43,667
We're here,
they're there.
649
00:46:46,670 --> 00:46:48,906
Got it?
Got it.
650
00:46:48,939 --> 00:46:52,743
Okay. So all night long
we're calling
back and forth,
651
00:46:52,776 --> 00:46:55,579
"Tojo's for the birds.
Babe Ruth stinks."
652
00:46:55,612 --> 00:46:57,981
NARRATOR: Private First Class,Eric Lauder.
653
00:46:58,015 --> 00:46:59,917
He mans the 50-calibermachine gun
654
00:46:59,950 --> 00:47:02,085
that was assaultedearly this morning.
655
00:47:02,119 --> 00:47:04,421
In 15 minuteshe killed 38 men.
656
00:47:05,189 --> 00:47:07,090
He is 19 years of age.
657
00:47:08,025 --> 00:47:10,194
I thought they'd
never stop coming.
658
00:47:11,461 --> 00:47:13,730
Well, supposing
they'd come
around your flank
659
00:47:13,764 --> 00:47:15,365
instead of coming
at you head on?
660
00:47:16,700 --> 00:47:20,237
We wouldn't be here,
Admiral.
You know what I mean?
661
00:47:20,270 --> 00:47:21,838
I know what you mean.
662
00:47:21,872 --> 00:47:24,942
Okay, you guys,
let's go.
Come on, let's go.
663
00:47:27,945 --> 00:47:32,382
NARRATOR: Three menin that squad will survivethe battle for Guadalcanal.
664
00:47:34,551 --> 00:47:35,953
(EXPLOSIONS THUNDERING)
665
00:47:39,489 --> 00:47:43,293
Private First ClassEric Lauder isn't one of them.
666
00:48:16,994 --> 00:48:18,662
Admiral Halsey,
this is Doc White.
667
00:48:18,695 --> 00:48:20,931
How do you do, Admiral?
I'm pleased to meet you,
Dr. White.
668
00:48:20,964 --> 00:48:22,266
You get on with your work.
Don't let me stop you.
669
00:48:22,299 --> 00:48:23,800
Okay, Admiral.
670
00:48:25,035 --> 00:48:26,837
(DISTANT EXPLOSIONS)
671
00:48:58,635 --> 00:49:00,837
Could you have dinner
with us at Headquarters
tonight, Father?
672
00:49:00,871 --> 00:49:02,272
Well, thank you,
Admiral.
673
00:49:02,306 --> 00:49:04,975
But I've already
promised the
boys of Company F
674
00:49:05,008 --> 00:49:06,910
I'd have chow
with them.
675
00:49:08,312 --> 00:49:11,081
Goodbye, sir.
Thank you.
676
00:49:12,482 --> 00:49:14,184
Goodbye.
Bye, Father.
677
00:49:20,223 --> 00:49:21,725
God bless you.
678
00:49:24,194 --> 00:49:26,430
I think he
meant that, Admiral.
679
00:49:27,831 --> 00:49:30,334
He wouldn't know
how not to mean it.
680
00:49:54,791 --> 00:49:57,027
Which one of you
is Joe Foss?
681
00:50:05,535 --> 00:50:07,070
That's me, sir.
682
00:50:10,707 --> 00:50:13,877
I've been hearing a lot of
good things about you.
683
00:50:14,444 --> 00:50:16,246
Likewise, Admiral.
684
00:50:16,279 --> 00:50:18,682
NARRATOR: CaptainJoseph Jacob Foss.
685
00:50:18,715 --> 00:50:20,951
First Ace to destroyas many enemy planes
686
00:50:20,984 --> 00:50:23,754
as Eddie Rickenbacker didin World War I.
687
00:50:23,787 --> 00:50:27,090
Executive officer ofSquadron WMF-121,
688
00:50:27,124 --> 00:50:29,760
known as"Joe's Flying Circus."
689
00:50:29,793 --> 00:50:34,765
In 1955 he will become the20th Governor of South Dakota.
690
00:50:34,798 --> 00:50:37,200
Last night's raid
cost us two destroyed,
seven damaged,
691
00:50:37,234 --> 00:50:39,102
but not beyond repair.
692
00:50:40,904 --> 00:50:42,406
How do you feel
about the Zeros?
693
00:50:42,439 --> 00:50:44,541
Well, they've got
a definite edge
in a dogfight.
694
00:50:44,574 --> 00:50:47,244
More maneuverable
and they out-climb us.
695
00:50:48,612 --> 00:50:52,115
Well, you'll be getting the
new Corsairs within two weeks,
696
00:50:52,149 --> 00:50:55,051
and I'll get the P-38's to
the Army as quickly as I can.
697
00:50:55,085 --> 00:50:57,888
That should change
the picture considerably.
698
00:50:57,921 --> 00:50:59,723
We can use a change,
Admiral.
699
00:50:59,756 --> 00:51:01,725
You're doing better than
well with what you have.
700
00:51:01,758 --> 00:51:04,961
But the new stuff should help.
Good to see you.
701
00:51:05,495 --> 00:51:07,030
Thank you, sir.
702
00:51:22,846 --> 00:51:24,381
How's it going?
703
00:51:25,782 --> 00:51:27,717
Great. Just great.
704
00:51:28,718 --> 00:51:31,421
And you can
quote me directly on that.
705
00:51:31,455 --> 00:51:34,124
NARRATOR: LieutenantThomas G. Lanphier, Jr.,
706
00:51:34,157 --> 00:51:36,026
100 combat missions.
707
00:51:36,059 --> 00:51:39,930
Shot down seven Jap planes,destroyed 10 on the ground.
708
00:51:39,963 --> 00:51:42,432
Soloed at the age of 14.
709
00:51:42,466 --> 00:51:45,702
No sleep at night.
Japs coming in,
dropping bombs.
710
00:51:45,735 --> 00:51:47,370
Nothing but mud.
711
00:51:48,305 --> 00:51:49,539
Whoever dreamed
this one up
712
00:51:49,573 --> 00:51:52,809
ought to be hung
from the nearest
palm tree by his thumbs.
713
00:51:52,843 --> 00:51:55,178
If you mean
General Tojo,
I agree.
714
00:51:56,646 --> 00:51:58,849
Be seeing you.
Yeah.
715
00:51:58,882 --> 00:52:01,451
What did you say
your name was?
716
00:52:01,485 --> 00:52:04,688
I didn't say.
But it's Lamphier.
Tom Lamphier.
717
00:52:13,196 --> 00:52:15,732
Thanks. Say,
who the hell was that?
718
00:52:16,933 --> 00:52:20,270
They say his
name is Halsey.
719
00:52:23,440 --> 00:52:24,708
Halsey?
720
00:52:32,749 --> 00:52:35,652
There's nothing wrong
with this chow.
721
00:52:35,685 --> 00:52:38,188
The problem is quantity,
not quality.
722
00:52:40,924 --> 00:52:42,859
Archie, I have an idea...
723
00:52:43,693 --> 00:52:46,196
(RUMBLING)
724
00:52:46,229 --> 00:52:49,699
NARRATOR: Washing MachineCharlie. A nightly visitor.
725
00:52:49,733 --> 00:52:52,702
Twin-engines purposelyout of synchronization.
726
00:52:52,736 --> 00:52:54,070
Bombs small.
727
00:52:54,104 --> 00:52:57,440
Mission, keep theAllied Forces from sleeping.
728
00:53:00,443 --> 00:53:02,245
(DISTANT EXPLOSIONS)
729
00:53:05,148 --> 00:53:07,050
That his calling card?
730
00:53:08,718 --> 00:53:09,920
There's not much
to worry about,
731
00:53:09,953 --> 00:53:12,722
unless some of his
friends drop by later.
732
00:53:13,590 --> 00:53:16,459
I hope not.
I could use some sleep.
733
00:53:26,570 --> 00:53:28,271
(ALARM BELL RINGS)
734
00:53:30,740 --> 00:53:32,409
(AIR RAID SIRENS WAILING)
735
00:53:40,116 --> 00:53:41,785
Air raid, Admiral.
736
00:53:43,987 --> 00:53:45,889
What's the procedure?
737
00:53:45,922 --> 00:53:48,091
The nearest shelter
until the "All Clear."
738
00:53:51,461 --> 00:53:53,196
And leave here
for a hole in the ground?
739
00:53:54,831 --> 00:53:56,032
I recommend it.
740
00:53:58,168 --> 00:54:00,904
HALSEY: Well, no thanks.
741
00:54:00,937 --> 00:54:02,839
Suit yourself, Admiral.
742
00:54:18,455 --> 00:54:19,823
(EXPLOSION)
743
00:54:27,364 --> 00:54:28,798
(EXPLOSION)
744
00:54:55,158 --> 00:54:57,527
MARINE: Sorry.
No more room here.
745
00:55:12,108 --> 00:55:14,144
HALSEY: Sorry to come
barging in like this.
746
00:55:14,177 --> 00:55:16,379
MARINE: Glad for
the company.
747
00:55:17,180 --> 00:55:19,282
HALSEY: You got
a cigarette?
748
00:55:31,194 --> 00:55:33,596
How long do
these things
usually go on?
749
00:55:33,630 --> 00:55:35,532
An hour.
Sometimes two.
750
00:55:36,866 --> 00:55:38,435
You're new, huh?
751
00:55:40,070 --> 00:55:42,672
Yeah. New.
752
00:55:42,706 --> 00:55:46,176
NARRATOR: The man whooccupies the shelteris Corporal Joseph Halligan.
753
00:55:46,209 --> 00:55:48,211
Single.Professional ball player.
754
00:55:48,244 --> 00:55:52,015
A week from now he'll catcha piece of shrapnelin his left shoulder.
755
00:55:52,048 --> 00:55:56,453
He'll never get higherthan a Class B league.He'll blame it on his wound.
756
00:55:57,821 --> 00:55:59,723
It's good to see you,
Archie.
Good to see you, Bill.
757
00:55:59,756 --> 00:56:01,958
And you can count
on all the support
we can give,
758
00:56:01,991 --> 00:56:03,193
as long as I have
one ship.
759
00:56:03,226 --> 00:56:06,062
I know that.
And don't forget
your souvenir.
760
00:56:14,170 --> 00:56:15,472
What's this?
761
00:56:15,505 --> 00:56:17,207
They heard that
you were here, sir.
762
00:56:17,240 --> 00:56:20,543
If you'd just say
a few words, they
would appreciate it.
763
00:56:20,577 --> 00:56:22,579
But, my voice
won't carry that far.
764
00:56:22,612 --> 00:56:24,280
Excuse me,
Admiral.
765
00:56:27,584 --> 00:56:29,586
We have
a microphone, sir.
766
00:56:32,922 --> 00:56:36,392
I... I guess...
767
00:56:36,426 --> 00:56:38,261
(FEEDBACK SCREECHING)
768
00:56:39,596 --> 00:56:40,663
I got...
769
00:56:40,697 --> 00:56:42,132
(FEEDBACK)
770
00:56:42,165 --> 00:56:44,167
What the hell'sthe matterwith this thing?
771
00:56:44,200 --> 00:56:45,602
(ALL LAUGH)
772
00:56:49,639 --> 00:56:54,511
I guess you want to knowwhy we're hanging on tothis island.
773
00:56:54,544 --> 00:57:00,250
Well, the Jap has hadeverything his own waysince the start of this war.
774
00:57:00,283 --> 00:57:04,754
He's pushed us back acrossthousands of miles of ocean
775
00:57:04,788 --> 00:57:10,026
and through countless islandsuntil the world began to thinkthat he couldn't be stopped.
776
00:57:11,060 --> 00:57:13,029
Well, he's been stopped.
777
00:57:13,897 --> 00:57:16,232
Right here by you.
778
00:57:17,300 --> 00:57:20,270
Right here onthis stinking island.
779
00:57:20,303 --> 00:57:22,839
You've beaten himat his own game.
780
00:57:22,872 --> 00:57:26,609
You've thrown back everythingthat he's tossed at you.
781
00:57:26,643 --> 00:57:29,946
You men,and you alone have stopped
782
00:57:29,979 --> 00:57:32,882
the greatest over-wateroffensive in history.
783
00:57:33,917 --> 00:57:36,886
You, by what you've done,
784
00:57:36,920 --> 00:57:41,524
have made this the mostimportant piece of real estatein the entire Pacific.
785
00:57:42,192 --> 00:57:43,893
Now, you see this?
786
00:57:45,028 --> 00:57:48,531
This is Admiral Yamamoto'splan for the ceremony
787
00:57:50,266 --> 00:57:53,369
that was to followour surrender of Guadalcanal.
788
00:57:55,104 --> 00:57:57,540
It tells ushow we're to behave,
789
00:58:00,009 --> 00:58:02,312
indicates the spot,
790
00:58:02,345 --> 00:58:04,881
specifies wherewe're to stand.
791
00:58:07,717 --> 00:58:11,254
General Vandergrift gave methis captured document
792
00:58:12,388 --> 00:58:13,890
as a souvenir.
793
00:58:16,025 --> 00:58:20,096
Somehow I thinkyou'd appreciate it more.
794
00:58:26,469 --> 00:58:28,705
Nail it to that tree.
Yes, sir.
795
00:58:44,220 --> 00:58:46,289
(MIKUMA SPEAKING JAPANESE)
796
00:58:51,494 --> 00:58:55,231
NARRATOR: CaptainSentaro Mikuma.Operations officer.
797
00:58:55,265 --> 00:58:59,802
He has a wife, two childrenand a successful law practicein Yokohama.
798
00:58:59,836 --> 00:59:02,805
Each morning he conductsthis briefing session.
799
00:59:02,839 --> 00:59:06,242
Today's report containsa couple of unpleasant items.
800
00:59:06,276 --> 00:59:10,613
In the past 24 hours,the Japanese have lost11 bombers and eight fighters
801
00:59:10,647 --> 00:59:15,752
and encountered increasedresistance on the groundat Guadalcanal.
802
00:59:15,785 --> 00:59:21,057
Vice Admiral Boshiroshimaasks Captain Mikuma to accountfor this increased resistance.
803
00:59:21,090 --> 00:59:25,895
Mikuma attributes itto Admiral Halsey'svisit there four days ago.
804
00:59:25,929 --> 00:59:28,231
Japanese intelligence knowsthat in two weeks
805
00:59:28,264 --> 00:59:32,802
American pilots on Guadalcanalwill receive new Corsairand P-38 fighters.
806
00:59:34,470 --> 00:59:36,339
Rear Admiral Kobehas just predicted
807
00:59:36,372 --> 00:59:39,676
that in two weeksthere will be nothingfor them to land on.
808
00:59:39,709 --> 00:59:42,145
Everyone finds this amusing.
809
00:59:42,178 --> 00:59:44,113
Well, almost everyone.
810
00:59:45,882 --> 00:59:48,651
Yamamoto will tolerateno more postponements.
811
00:59:48,685 --> 00:59:51,754
He outlines a blueprintto be followed at all costs.
812
00:59:51,788 --> 00:59:54,624
On October 22nd,he will take Henderson Field.
813
00:59:54,657 --> 00:59:58,194
On October 23rd,he will land troopsunder heavy air cover.
814
00:59:58,227 --> 01:00:02,865
On October 24th, his planeswill commence operationsfrom Henderson Field.
815
01:00:02,899 --> 01:00:05,201
On October 25th,his battleships, Cruisers
816
01:00:05,234 --> 01:00:08,137
and carriers will engagethe United States naval forces
817
01:00:08,171 --> 01:00:12,342
and maintain contact untilthose forces are obliterated.
818
01:00:12,375 --> 01:00:15,678
The occupation and surrenderof Guadalcanal will follow.
819
01:00:15,712 --> 01:00:19,482
Until that is accomplishedhe cares to hearno more laughter.
820
01:00:21,651 --> 01:00:25,688
PULASKI: A patrol plane
has spotted an enemy fleet
sailing south from Truk,
821
01:00:25,722 --> 01:00:29,158
four carriers,
four battleships,
eighteen cruisers.
822
01:00:29,192 --> 01:00:34,030
In addition, we have coast
watcher reports of Japanese
transports and auxiliaries,
823
01:00:34,063 --> 01:00:37,467
plus cruiser escort,
moving down the Slot
from Rabul.
824
01:00:37,500 --> 01:00:39,202
Looks like
the start.
Yes, sir.
825
01:00:39,235 --> 01:00:41,904
I don't get it.
How can Yamamoto
launch an attack
826
01:00:41,938 --> 01:00:44,640
while we still have
land based air
on Guadalcanal?
827
01:00:44,674 --> 01:00:48,678
He's anticipating.
By the time his fleet
moves down to this point,
828
01:00:49,679 --> 01:00:51,981
he assumes
he'll have Henderson Field.
829
01:00:52,015 --> 01:00:54,484
That means Vandergrift
can look forward
to increased pressure.
830
01:00:54,517 --> 01:00:58,755
And we can look forward
to the 25th or the 26th
at the outside,
831
01:00:58,788 --> 01:01:00,356
being Zero day.
832
01:01:02,091 --> 01:01:05,194
What's the matter, Frank?
833
01:01:05,228 --> 01:01:08,431
I guess I didn't expect
them to try anything
like this so soon.
834
01:01:08,464 --> 01:01:10,233
Neither did I.
835
01:01:10,266 --> 01:01:14,704
We have lost the initiative
for the moment,
but I propose to get it back.
836
01:01:14,737 --> 01:01:17,707
The
Hornet
and
the
Enterprise
will throw
the first punch.
837
01:01:17,740 --> 01:01:20,276
Two carriers against
his whole fleet?
Umm-hmm.
838
01:01:20,309 --> 01:01:21,677
That's it, exactly.
839
01:01:21,711 --> 01:01:25,048
Don't forget,
he doesn't know where
our carriers are.
840
01:01:25,081 --> 01:01:26,682
And the trick will be
to keep him guessing.
841
01:01:26,716 --> 01:01:28,017
It could work.
842
01:01:28,051 --> 01:01:30,920
If Kincaid and Murray
made a wide sweep
843
01:01:30,953 --> 01:01:34,023
east of
the Santa Cruz Islands,
beyond their search range,
844
01:01:34,057 --> 01:01:37,360
and then cut back in time,
our carriers could
hit them coming in.
845
01:01:37,393 --> 01:01:42,198
Meanwhile we give
Guadalcanal close support
with our cruiser task force.
846
01:01:42,231 --> 01:01:43,700
What do you think,
Mike?
847
01:01:43,733 --> 01:01:45,134
One thing's sure,
Admiral.
848
01:01:45,168 --> 01:01:48,538
He'll never expect
you to come out
looking for him.
849
01:01:48,571 --> 01:01:50,807
There's an old saying,
850
01:01:50,840 --> 01:01:56,446
"No Captain can do very wrong
if he places his ship
alongside that of an enemy."
851
01:01:59,082 --> 01:02:02,118
Well, that'll
hold you
for six months.
852
01:02:02,151 --> 01:02:04,587
Let me have
the alcohol,
will you?
853
01:02:05,755 --> 01:02:08,191
Well, Andy,
looks like
you're next.
854
01:02:12,095 --> 01:02:13,229
I want to see you,
Andy.
855
01:02:13,262 --> 01:02:16,299
(GASPS) Yes, sir.
856
01:02:16,332 --> 01:02:18,734
Well, as long as you're here,
sir, if you'll just
roll up your sleeve...
857
01:02:18,768 --> 01:02:20,236
No, better set up
an appointment, Doc.
858
01:02:20,269 --> 01:02:22,004
Some day when
I have more time.
859
01:02:22,038 --> 01:02:23,740
Ah, come in when
you're through
here, Andy.
860
01:02:23,773 --> 01:02:25,041
Yes, sir.
861
01:02:32,882 --> 01:02:34,450
Come in, Andy.
862
01:02:36,652 --> 01:02:38,688
Captain Bailey's
been given command
of the
Enterprise.
863
01:02:38,721 --> 01:02:41,357
And now he's trying
to steal a member
of my staff
864
01:02:41,390 --> 01:02:43,960
for one of his fighter
squadron commanders,
you know anything about it?
865
01:02:43,993 --> 01:02:45,862
No, sir.
866
01:02:45,895 --> 01:02:48,631
You been doing
a little politicking?
Sir?
867
01:02:49,999 --> 01:02:51,267
He asked for you
by name.
868
01:02:51,300 --> 01:02:52,602
Oh, oh,
is that a fact?
869
01:02:52,635 --> 01:02:53,936
Yes, that's a fact.
870
01:02:53,970 --> 01:02:55,671
Well, sir,
I'd certainly
hate to leave you,
871
01:02:55,705 --> 01:02:58,207
but if Captain Bailey
really needs me,
why I'm willing to go.
872
01:02:58,241 --> 01:02:59,375
I'll bet you are,
873
01:02:59,408 --> 01:03:01,177
I hear the big "E's"
gonna see action
in three days.
874
01:03:01,210 --> 01:03:03,679
And if you're not
there, you're gonna
be heart-broken.
875
01:03:03,713 --> 01:03:05,348
Yes, sir.
876
01:03:05,381 --> 01:03:08,184
Well, you'll get
your crack
at combat, Andy.
877
01:03:08,217 --> 01:03:10,620
But right now,
I don't think much
of your timing.
878
01:03:10,653 --> 01:03:13,723
But, sir, what...
What purpose
do I serve here?
879
01:03:13,756 --> 01:03:16,893
Well, unfortunately
I'm used to you.
880
01:03:16,926 --> 01:03:19,829
Well, sir, if...
If that's all, I...
881
01:03:20,830 --> 01:03:22,465
Oh, all right,
all right, all right,
882
01:03:22,498 --> 01:03:25,401
on second thought,
you've been a pretty
sorry excuse for an aide,
883
01:03:25,434 --> 01:03:27,737
so Captain Bailey
can have you.
884
01:03:27,770 --> 01:03:29,639
Thank you.
Thank you very much, sir.
Thank you.
885
01:03:29,672 --> 01:03:30,740
Go on,
get out of here.
886
01:03:30,773 --> 01:03:32,575
Yes, sir.
Good night, sir.
887
01:03:32,608 --> 01:03:36,512
Oh... Sir, I...
I wondered if...
888
01:03:36,546 --> 01:03:39,081
If I could ask
a special favor.
889
01:03:39,115 --> 01:03:40,583
Yes, sure, Andy.
890
01:03:40,616 --> 01:03:43,186
Well, sir, I realize
I haven't been the world's
best aide, in many ways
891
01:03:43,219 --> 01:03:46,722
I've slipped up on my duty,
but, sir, my conscience
would be a mite clearer
892
01:03:46,756 --> 01:03:51,827
if I could leave here knowing
that I had at least performed
one part of my assignment.
893
01:03:51,861 --> 01:03:53,296
What's that?
894
01:03:55,298 --> 01:03:59,402
Well, sir,
it was my duty to see
that you got your shots.
895
01:04:05,374 --> 01:04:08,211
Is this in the nature
of one last request?
896
01:04:08,778 --> 01:04:10,379
Well, it's a...
897
01:04:11,881 --> 01:04:13,216
All right.
898
01:04:14,717 --> 01:04:16,519
Get Doc Key.
899
01:04:16,552 --> 01:04:19,222
Yes, sir. Aye, aye, sir.
900
01:04:21,557 --> 01:04:24,694
I'm going after Doc Key.
The Admiral's gonna
take his shots.
901
01:04:24,727 --> 01:04:26,295
If anybody wants me,
I've gone for Doc Key.
902
01:04:26,329 --> 01:04:28,865
The Admiral's gonna
take his shots.
903
01:04:28,898 --> 01:04:31,334
The Admiral's gonna
take his shots.
904
01:04:36,739 --> 01:04:39,375
I never saw so much
commotion about
a couple of shots.
905
01:04:39,408 --> 01:04:41,744
Not just a couple,
Admiral. Five.
906
01:04:42,745 --> 01:04:44,780
Five?
Five, sir.
907
01:04:44,814 --> 01:04:47,049
Watch out for
the hook, sir.
908
01:04:47,083 --> 01:04:48,417
(ALL LAUGH)
909
01:04:50,753 --> 01:04:53,322
Very funny. Very funny.
910
01:04:54,090 --> 01:04:55,825
Here comes number 1.
911
01:05:01,797 --> 01:05:03,833
DR. KEY: Now,
here comes number 2.
912
01:05:09,705 --> 01:05:11,707
This'll be number three.
913
01:05:15,945 --> 01:05:19,181
NARRATOR: Aboard his flagship,Admiral Yamamotoexpresses anxiety
914
01:05:19,215 --> 01:05:23,286
over the failure of hissearch planes to locatethe American carriers.
915
01:05:23,319 --> 01:05:26,088
At midnight, he issuesthe following orders...
916
01:05:26,122 --> 01:05:30,760
"Aircraft will continueto search and track regardlessof weather or enemy planes,
917
01:05:30,793 --> 01:05:34,930
"in an attempt to discoverthe size and natureof enemy forces.
918
01:05:34,964 --> 01:05:38,000
"When the positionof the American forceshas been discovered,
919
01:05:38,034 --> 01:05:41,771
"there is a great likelihoodof a sea battlenortheast of the Solomons.
920
01:05:41,804 --> 01:05:45,007
"The battle for Guadalcanalstill continues."
921
01:05:53,082 --> 01:05:55,017
Fresh PBY contact,
sir.
922
01:05:55,051 --> 01:05:58,287
They report one
large carrier
and six other vessels
923
01:05:58,321 --> 01:06:00,756
200 miles away
on the same bearing.
924
01:06:20,276 --> 01:06:23,312
Issue these orders
to all task force
commanders immediately.
925
01:06:23,346 --> 01:06:24,981
Is this all, sir?
926
01:06:25,014 --> 01:06:26,182
That's all.
927
01:06:26,215 --> 01:06:28,484
Yes, sir.
928
01:06:28,517 --> 01:06:31,554
NARRATOR: The order reads,"Attack, repeat, attack."
929
01:06:31,587 --> 01:06:33,823
17 years later he was to say,
930
01:06:33,856 --> 01:06:38,227
"It is very easy to orderan attack if you don't haveto do the attacking."
931
01:06:38,260 --> 01:06:39,628
But is it?
932
01:07:32,815 --> 01:07:34,550
Aboard AdmiralYamamoto's flagship
933
01:07:34,583 --> 01:07:36,919
there is a smallcelebration taking place.
934
01:07:36,952 --> 01:07:38,888
Admiral Kobe is a teetotaler.
935
01:07:38,921 --> 01:07:41,257
But the news demandshe break a rule.
936
01:07:41,290 --> 01:07:43,492
They drink to the sinkingof the
Hornet.
937
01:07:43,526 --> 01:07:45,027
It was from decksof the
Hornet
938
01:07:45,060 --> 01:07:48,130
that Halsey dispatchedDoolittle's planesagainst Tokyo.
939
01:07:48,164 --> 01:07:52,268
It was Yamamoto who was blamedwhen they penetratedthe island's defenses.
940
01:07:52,301 --> 01:07:56,906
This adds savor to the drink,personal triumphto the victory.
941
01:07:56,939 --> 01:08:00,743
We lost the
Hornet.
They damaged
the
Enterprise.
942
01:08:00,776 --> 01:08:04,146
We lost 283 men,
killed or missing.
943
01:08:05,781 --> 01:08:09,452
Aircraft,
they lost a minimum
of a hundred.
944
01:08:09,485 --> 01:08:15,458
Against that,
our carrier plane losses,
from all causes, were 74.
945
01:08:18,127 --> 01:08:20,029
That it?
That's it, sir.
946
01:08:21,897 --> 01:08:23,466
Any discussion?
947
01:08:24,867 --> 01:08:26,068
Harry?
948
01:08:26,969 --> 01:08:29,538
What's there to say,
sir?
949
01:08:29,572 --> 01:08:32,608
We got the
short end
of the stick.
950
01:08:32,641 --> 01:08:35,811
Tactically, yes.
Strategically, no.
951
01:08:36,745 --> 01:08:38,914
But we lost
the
Hornet,
sir.
952
01:08:40,249 --> 01:08:42,151
What was our objective?
953
01:08:42,852 --> 01:08:47,289
To hang on to Guadalcanal.
954
01:08:47,323 --> 01:08:51,894
I'm calling your attention
to the fact that the Marines
are still doing just that.
955
01:08:51,927 --> 01:08:55,197
Yes, sir,
but the Japanese fleet
is still in the area.
956
01:08:55,231 --> 01:08:56,799
We're wide open.
957
01:08:56,832 --> 01:08:58,467
Harry's right, sir.
958
01:08:58,501 --> 01:09:02,171
If they follow up today,
we have nothing
to stop them with.
959
01:09:02,671 --> 01:09:03,873
Sir...
960
01:09:04,907 --> 01:09:07,009
Go on.
961
01:09:07,042 --> 01:09:10,145
I think it's up to
the Staff to recommend
emergency measures
962
01:09:10,179 --> 01:09:13,382
in the event we're forced
to evacuate Guadalcanal.
963
01:09:16,619 --> 01:09:18,354
You feel that way?
964
01:09:23,025 --> 01:09:26,562
It's true
that if the Japs
follow up today,
965
01:09:28,030 --> 01:09:30,866
and their fleet keeps
coming down the slot,
966
01:09:31,767 --> 01:09:33,536
we can't stop them.
967
01:09:35,371 --> 01:09:38,340
But I don't think
they'll do that.
968
01:09:38,374 --> 01:09:42,178
With a hundred planes
and pilots lost,
969
01:09:42,211 --> 01:09:46,015
the air groups
aboard those Jap carriers
have been cut to pieces.
970
01:09:46,048 --> 01:09:48,951
And why should they
come further south
971
01:09:48,984 --> 01:09:52,688
to place themselves
under land-based air attack?
972
01:09:52,721 --> 01:09:55,991
And a second thing,
in our favor,
the record.
973
01:09:57,126 --> 01:09:58,527
Ever since Pearl Harbor,
974
01:09:58,561 --> 01:10:02,798
the Japs have
consistently failed
to follow up an advance.
975
01:10:02,831 --> 01:10:07,603
I'm gambling that
they won't break the habit.
976
01:10:07,636 --> 01:10:10,372
We could still arrange
evacuation measures
for insurance.
977
01:10:10,406 --> 01:10:12,374
No. No.
978
01:10:12,408 --> 01:10:16,378
If they pick up the hint
that we're even
contemplating evacuation,
979
01:10:16,412 --> 01:10:19,782
they'll be down here
like vultures.
980
01:10:19,815 --> 01:10:22,718
In other words,
we lash down
the safety valves.
981
01:10:22,751 --> 01:10:24,420
We lash them down.
982
01:10:26,021 --> 01:10:30,159
I want all the senior
commanders
of the services
983
01:10:30,192 --> 01:10:34,897
to pool their
mechanics in an
emergency repair force
984
01:10:34,930 --> 01:10:38,634
and work around the clock
to restore ship damage,
985
01:10:39,702 --> 01:10:41,870
particularly the
Enterprise.
986
01:10:45,107 --> 01:10:49,278
Well, as far as
I'm concerned, gentlemen,
the battle was a stand-off.
987
01:10:50,346 --> 01:10:52,348
Just when we needed one.
988
01:11:12,001 --> 01:11:16,105
"A PBY contact at 1400
989
01:11:16,138 --> 01:11:21,810
"reports the enemy fleet
in a general retirement
toward Truk."
990
01:11:29,151 --> 01:11:33,355
NARRATOR: On boardthe
Enterprise,
Andy Lowetalks to some of his own men
991
01:11:33,389 --> 01:11:36,158
and some of the survivorsof the
Hornet.
992
01:11:37,326 --> 01:11:39,428
It has not been an easy day.
993
01:12:03,352 --> 01:12:04,420
Howdy.
994
01:12:04,453 --> 01:12:06,488
You Andy Lowe?
995
01:12:06,522 --> 01:12:08,691
That's right.
I was told
to double up with you.
996
01:12:08,724 --> 01:12:10,859
Oh, well,
glad to have you.
997
01:12:11,560 --> 01:12:13,996
Whose bunk was that?
998
01:12:14,029 --> 01:12:15,864
A fellow by the name
of Cerella.
999
01:12:15,898 --> 01:12:16,932
Dead?
1000
01:12:16,965 --> 01:12:18,534
He's missing.
Same difference.
1001
01:12:18,567 --> 01:12:21,537
Well, now I wouldn't
say that.
Well, I would.
1002
01:12:30,913 --> 01:12:34,450
I guess you've got
quite a few extra bunks
on the
Enterprise
tonight.
1003
01:12:34,483 --> 01:12:36,218
Yeah, quite a few.
1004
01:12:36,985 --> 01:12:38,787
Did he have a family.
Huh?
1005
01:12:38,821 --> 01:12:41,557
The man who used
to bunk up there,
did he have a family?
1006
01:12:41,590 --> 01:12:42,791
No, no.
1007
01:12:44,460 --> 01:12:46,695
Do you mind
if I use your typewriter?
1008
01:12:46,729 --> 01:12:48,263
Help yourself.
1009
01:12:56,472 --> 01:13:00,375
I... I didn't get
your name.
1010
01:13:00,409 --> 01:13:02,745
Roy Webb.
Oh, yeah.
1011
01:13:02,778 --> 01:13:05,414
Aren't you
Squadron Commander
of the F-11?
1012
01:13:05,447 --> 01:13:07,683
I won't be
when I finish this.
1013
01:13:08,417 --> 01:13:10,886
I lost half my
squadron today.
1014
01:13:10,919 --> 01:13:13,722
One half of an
entire squadron.
1015
01:13:13,756 --> 01:13:16,792
Nine planes. Nine men.
1016
01:13:19,928 --> 01:13:21,797
Making out
a strike report?
1017
01:13:21,830 --> 01:13:23,599
No.
1018
01:13:23,632 --> 01:13:26,935
From the look on your face,
I figure it's no love letter.
1019
01:13:26,969 --> 01:13:30,139
I'm asking to be
relieved of command.
1020
01:13:30,172 --> 01:13:33,709
Oh, well,
sooner or later we all
need a rest from flying.
1021
01:13:34,777 --> 01:13:37,346
Well, I don't need
a rest from flying.
1022
01:13:37,379 --> 01:13:39,481
I'll fly combat
again tomorrow.
1023
01:13:39,515 --> 01:13:42,918
I just do not want
to command.
1024
01:13:42,951 --> 01:13:46,488
I lost some guys today.
We all did.
It wasn't your fault.
1025
01:13:46,522 --> 01:13:48,357
Now how can you tell?
1026
01:13:52,127 --> 01:13:53,462
You know, my mother
said to me once,
1027
01:13:53,495 --> 01:13:57,199
she said, "Never make
an important decision
when I was tired."
1028
01:13:58,300 --> 01:14:01,136
I found that to be
a good piece of advice.
1029
01:14:01,670 --> 01:14:03,572
I know what I'm doing.
1030
01:14:18,387 --> 01:14:20,122
The Big "E."
1031
01:14:20,155 --> 01:14:23,125
Yes, sir,
she brought us home.
1032
01:14:23,158 --> 01:14:24,960
We've fixed most of
the leaks
in the oil tanks,
1033
01:14:24,993 --> 01:14:27,463
but the damage
to the forward
elevator's pretty bad.
1034
01:14:27,496 --> 01:14:28,964
Admiral.
1035
01:14:28,997 --> 01:14:31,033
Andy.
How are you?
1036
01:14:31,066 --> 01:14:32,301
Very good, sir.
1037
01:14:32,334 --> 01:14:33,402
Good evening, sir.
Evening.
1038
01:14:33,435 --> 01:14:35,671
Congratulations
on those two Zeros.
Thank you.
1039
01:14:35,704 --> 01:14:38,674
He splashed
three of them, sir.
1040
01:14:38,707 --> 01:14:40,509
If you'll excuse me,
Admiral.
Certainly.
1041
01:14:40,542 --> 01:14:42,578
Keep after them, Bill.
1042
01:14:42,611 --> 01:14:46,415
Well, I hear your relief
is showing up.
1043
01:14:46,448 --> 01:14:49,485
Maybe you can tell me
something about
a Commander Roy Webb?
1044
01:14:49,518 --> 01:14:51,053
Oh, yes sir.
He's...
1045
01:14:51,086 --> 01:14:53,689
He's Squadron Commander
on the
Hornet.
1046
01:14:54,523 --> 01:14:56,325
Would he fit in?
1047
01:14:56,358 --> 01:14:58,327
Well, he'd make
an okay pilot for you, sir.
1048
01:14:58,360 --> 01:15:01,129
He's...
He's experienced,
he's available.
1049
01:15:02,531 --> 01:15:04,867
We need Squadron
Commanders.
1050
01:15:04,900 --> 01:15:06,902
Why is he available?
1051
01:15:06,935 --> 01:15:11,473
Well, right at this time,
the pilots on the
Hornet
have no ship, sir.
1052
01:15:12,875 --> 01:15:15,510
They'll be reassigned,
though.
1053
01:15:15,544 --> 01:15:19,214
Andy, I'd like
a straight answer.
1054
01:15:21,483 --> 01:15:24,953
Well, the fact is,
Admiral, Webb asked
to be detached.
1055
01:15:25,787 --> 01:15:28,056
Said he was unfit
for command.
1056
01:15:29,758 --> 01:15:30,859
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
1057
01:15:30,893 --> 01:15:32,160
Come in.
1058
01:15:34,229 --> 01:15:36,198
Lieutenant Commander Webb
to see you, sir.
1059
01:15:36,231 --> 01:15:37,633
Send him in.
1060
01:15:44,940 --> 01:15:46,241
Webb?
Sir.
1061
01:15:47,676 --> 01:15:51,380
I need an aide
who can double
as my pilot.
1062
01:15:51,413 --> 01:15:55,817
Your name has been
submitted. How do you
feel about the job?
1063
01:15:55,851 --> 01:16:00,422
I'd be honored, sir.
Frankly, I think
I belong in combat.
1064
01:16:00,455 --> 01:16:03,292
Well, according to this,
you asked to be relieved.
1065
01:16:03,325 --> 01:16:06,028
Only from command, sir.
Not from combat.
1066
01:16:08,263 --> 01:16:10,432
I've looked at your record,
it's a good one.
1067
01:16:10,465 --> 01:16:11,867
Navy Cross.
1068
01:16:13,268 --> 01:16:15,938
Every job they gave you,
you did well.
1069
01:16:17,172 --> 01:16:18,740
What happened?
1070
01:16:18,774 --> 01:16:21,443
Sir, I just can't give
any more orders.
1071
01:16:21,476 --> 01:16:23,979
Well, you've been
cutting it all right.
1072
01:16:24,012 --> 01:16:26,181
As a Squadron Commander,
yes, sir.
1073
01:16:26,214 --> 01:16:27,583
Now I'm Senior.
1074
01:16:27,616 --> 01:16:29,484
The Air Group Commander
is in the hospital.
1075
01:16:29,518 --> 01:16:32,487
If he doesn't get well,
I'll be next in line
for his job.
1076
01:16:32,521 --> 01:16:34,456
You don't want
the responsibility?
1077
01:16:34,489 --> 01:16:35,791
No, sir.
1078
01:16:36,725 --> 01:16:37,960
That's normal.
1079
01:16:37,993 --> 01:16:41,129
Sir, I don't think
you have the whole...
Sit down.
1080
01:16:44,900 --> 01:16:48,737
I can think of
some wonderful speeches
I could make right now.
1081
01:16:50,172 --> 01:16:53,442
Probably have
both of us in tears.
1082
01:16:53,475 --> 01:16:56,878
But I just don't
have the time for
such performances.
1083
01:16:57,679 --> 01:16:58,914
Webb...
1084
01:17:00,649 --> 01:17:03,452
Where do you think our
group commanders come from?
1085
01:17:03,485 --> 01:17:07,623
I don't know, sir.
All I do know is that
I'm not the man for the job.
1086
01:17:07,656 --> 01:17:10,158
You think the job requires
a great man?
1087
01:17:10,192 --> 01:17:13,528
Yes, sir.
Well, I have news for you.
1088
01:17:13,562 --> 01:17:15,397
There aren't any great men.
1089
01:17:15,430 --> 01:17:16,698
There are just
great challenges
1090
01:17:16,732 --> 01:17:18,800
that ordinary men
like you and me
1091
01:17:18,834 --> 01:17:21,870
are forced
by circumstances to meet.
1092
01:17:21,903 --> 01:17:25,507
Now, you've proved
you can get the job done.
1093
01:17:25,540 --> 01:17:28,076
You're hooked
by your own record.
1094
01:17:28,110 --> 01:17:32,147
In short,
you don't have any choice.
1095
01:17:32,180 --> 01:17:34,616
Sir, I lost
nine planes yesterday.
1096
01:17:36,685 --> 01:17:42,657
I lost those same
nine planes
and 17 others to boot,
1097
01:17:42,691 --> 01:17:47,896
plus one destroyer,
two submarines
with all hands,
1098
01:17:47,929 --> 01:17:52,868
two LST's, and God knows
how many ground troops.
1099
01:17:52,901 --> 01:17:54,903
Do you want me to go on?
1100
01:17:57,205 --> 01:17:58,440
No, sir.
1101
01:18:00,609 --> 01:18:04,746
I guess I... I just had
the feeling I was alone.
1102
01:18:07,049 --> 01:18:10,419
You were,
and you will be.
1103
01:18:14,056 --> 01:18:16,291
Good luck, Roy.
Thank you, sir.
1104
01:18:22,397 --> 01:18:23,932
You better
step on it, Frank.
The boat's waiting
1105
01:18:23,965 --> 01:18:25,367
and the old man's
raring to go.
1106
01:18:25,400 --> 01:18:27,702
What do you mean?
It's your turn today,
1107
01:18:27,736 --> 01:18:30,238
I swam a mile
with him Tuesday.
It's Murphy's turn.
1108
01:18:30,272 --> 01:18:31,573
Murphy's pulling OD.
1109
01:18:31,606 --> 01:18:34,209
So that makes it
your turn.
1110
01:18:34,242 --> 01:18:36,578
Look, I'm still
waterlogged
from Tuesday.
1111
01:18:36,611 --> 01:18:38,613
The Chaplain's
right down the way.
1112
01:18:38,647 --> 01:18:41,717
Doc, couldn't you
take him today?
1113
01:18:41,750 --> 01:18:43,819
Well,
for a consideration.
1114
01:18:43,852 --> 01:18:46,588
Like a...
Like a pint
of scotch?
1115
01:18:46,621 --> 01:18:48,123
Like a fifth?
1116
01:18:49,691 --> 01:18:51,159
It's a deal.
1117
01:18:51,193 --> 01:18:52,294
(ALL LAUGH)
1118
01:19:13,715 --> 01:19:16,685
Nice work, Doc.
Nice work.
1119
01:19:16,718 --> 01:19:18,253
Where's the old man?
1120
01:19:18,286 --> 01:19:20,355
Well, he's half way
to Japan the last time
I saw him
1121
01:19:20,388 --> 01:19:22,257
and still going
strong.
1122
01:19:22,290 --> 01:19:26,428
I said to him,
"Admiral, I think
we've gone far enough.
1123
01:19:26,461 --> 01:19:28,763
"I think it's time
we turned around
and went back."
1124
01:19:28,797 --> 01:19:30,966
He said, "Is that
a medical opinion?"
1125
01:19:30,999 --> 01:19:32,634
I said, "No, sir.
1126
01:19:32,667 --> 01:19:35,937
"It's just the opinion
of a drowning man."
1127
01:19:35,971 --> 01:19:37,105
Doc, I'll make
a deal with you.
1128
01:19:37,139 --> 01:19:38,707
You give me back
my fifth of Scotch,
1129
01:19:38,740 --> 01:19:40,609
I'll give you
some artificial
respiration.
1130
01:19:40,642 --> 01:19:43,612
He's coming in now.
Look at him
kick and splash.
1131
01:19:43,645 --> 01:19:46,348
I wouldn't be
surprised if
he's part walrus.
1132
01:19:46,381 --> 01:19:47,682
I'll tell you
one thing,
1133
01:19:47,716 --> 01:19:50,218
I go with him again,
it's gonna be in
a row boat.
1134
01:19:50,252 --> 01:19:51,953
Quitting so soon,
sir?
1135
01:19:51,987 --> 01:19:54,990
HALSEY: No.
Just coming in
for a new partner.
1136
01:19:59,728 --> 01:20:03,098
Nothing like a...
Like a good swim
for what ails you.
1137
01:20:03,598 --> 01:20:05,000
Eh, Doc?
1138
01:20:05,033 --> 01:20:08,503
A man can't be
forced to testify
against himself, sir.
1139
01:20:11,506 --> 01:20:13,008
Where's Andy?
1140
01:20:13,408 --> 01:20:14,943
Beach combing.
1141
01:20:19,080 --> 01:20:20,549
(LAUGHING)
1142
01:20:20,582 --> 01:20:23,852
What do you bet
they both come
from his home town?
1143
01:20:26,721 --> 01:20:28,356
A beautiful day.
1144
01:20:29,558 --> 01:20:30,926
Clear sky.
1145
01:20:33,395 --> 01:20:35,430
Not a ship
on the horizon.
1146
01:20:37,432 --> 01:20:40,101
Almost make you forget
there's a war on.
1147
01:20:40,135 --> 01:20:41,436
Yes, sir.
1148
01:20:45,473 --> 01:20:48,777
How soon do you
think Yamamoto
will be back, Mike?
1149
01:20:51,479 --> 01:20:53,081
Two weeks, sir.
1150
01:20:54,549 --> 01:20:57,452
That's, uh,
11 November.
1151
01:20:58,119 --> 01:20:59,888
(SPEAKING JAPANESE)
1152
01:21:01,289 --> 01:21:04,426
NARRATOR: Kobe proposes11 November as Zero day.
1153
01:21:05,894 --> 01:21:07,629
The Admiral agrees.
1154
01:21:09,397 --> 01:21:12,867
Yamamoto is ready for anotherassault against Guadalcanal.
1155
01:21:12,901 --> 01:21:15,070
Everything he haswill go into this effort.
1156
01:21:15,103 --> 01:21:19,274
Land, sea, air, the Alliesare everywhere out-numbered.
1157
01:21:20,642 --> 01:21:23,778
The Japanese have been usingthe same code for a year.
1158
01:21:23,812 --> 01:21:27,082
They have no reasonto suspect thatthe Allies might break it.
1159
01:21:27,115 --> 01:21:29,718
But a year isa long life for a code.
1160
01:21:29,751 --> 01:21:31,353
(SPEAKS JAPANESE)
1161
01:21:36,324 --> 01:21:39,694
Yamamoto thinksit might be wise to change.
1162
01:21:41,630 --> 01:21:44,132
Kobe says there is notenough time before the attack
1163
01:21:44,165 --> 01:21:47,736
to distribute new code booksto all levels of command.
1164
01:21:47,769 --> 01:21:50,405
Yamamoto's thoughtwas just a passing one.
1165
01:21:50,438 --> 01:21:52,674
The code will not be changed.
1166
01:21:56,511 --> 01:21:57,846
9 November,
1167
01:21:57,879 --> 01:22:00,282
Admiral Halsey rushesmore troop reinforcements
1168
01:22:00,315 --> 01:22:02,417
and suppliestoward Guadalcanal,
1169
01:22:02,450 --> 01:22:04,452
under the slim protectionof a small force
1170
01:22:04,486 --> 01:22:07,088
commanded byAdmiral Kelly Turner.
1171
01:22:07,122 --> 01:22:09,457
The questionin everyone's mind,
1172
01:22:09,491 --> 01:22:11,593
would these menor these supplies,
1173
01:22:11,626 --> 01:22:14,462
standing nakedoff the beaches, ever land?
1174
01:22:18,233 --> 01:22:21,303
Well, pull up
some chairs
and let's get to it.
1175
01:22:29,644 --> 01:22:33,281
Well, sir,
according to all
available information,
1176
01:22:33,315 --> 01:22:36,318
the situation on
Zero Day,
11th November,
1177
01:22:37,152 --> 01:22:39,187
should shape up
as follows.
1178
01:22:39,220 --> 01:22:42,958
Kelly Turner's transports
should be finished
unloading by nightfall.
1179
01:22:42,991 --> 01:22:44,959
That will free
his escort
to move here
1180
01:22:44,993 --> 01:22:48,463
South of Savo Island,
to reinforce
Scott and Callaghan
1181
01:22:48,496 --> 01:22:51,399
if a night action
should develop.
1182
01:22:51,433 --> 01:22:55,670
Callaghan's cruiser force
and Scott's cruiser force
will be here.
1183
01:22:57,005 --> 01:23:00,842
Kincaid's force
of battleships
and heavy cruisers
1184
01:23:00,875 --> 01:23:04,045
will have escorted
the
Enterprise
to within
flying range of the enemy,
1185
01:23:04,079 --> 01:23:06,314
about a hundred
or so miles
to the south,
1186
01:23:06,348 --> 01:23:09,217
depending on
when the
Enterprise
is ready to sail.
1187
01:23:09,250 --> 01:23:11,486
I just talked to Bailey,
sir.
1188
01:23:11,519 --> 01:23:13,054
Repairs on
the
Enterprise
definitely
1189
01:23:13,088 --> 01:23:15,256
will not be
completed on time.
1190
01:23:15,290 --> 01:23:17,492
Then she'll have to
sail as is.
1191
01:23:17,525 --> 01:23:19,027
Half a carrier
is better than none.
1192
01:23:19,060 --> 01:23:21,363
HARRY: Admiral,
1193
01:23:21,396 --> 01:23:23,498
Frank has been going
round and round
with me on this,
1194
01:23:23,531 --> 01:23:26,735
he feels very
strongly that...
Sir...
1195
01:23:26,768 --> 01:23:28,870
Is the plan still open
for discussion?
1196
01:23:28,903 --> 01:23:29,938
Certainly.
1197
01:23:29,971 --> 01:23:33,041
Sir, following
the last engagement,
1198
01:23:33,074 --> 01:23:37,212
you correctly estimated
that their fleet
would withdraw.
1199
01:23:37,245 --> 01:23:40,749
The rest of us were
a little wrong
about that one.
1200
01:23:40,782 --> 01:23:43,551
This time we know
they're coming all the way.
1201
01:23:43,585 --> 01:23:45,420
And if we lose this one,
1202
01:23:45,453 --> 01:23:48,356
Guadalcanal is going
to be another Bataan.
1203
01:23:48,390 --> 01:23:51,459
Impossible to reinforce,
impossible to relieve.
1204
01:23:52,894 --> 01:23:55,730
Vandergrift will wind up
another Wainwright.
1205
01:23:56,598 --> 01:23:58,032
If we lose.
1206
01:23:58,066 --> 01:24:00,468
Well, before we send
Callaghan and Scott
1207
01:24:00,502 --> 01:24:02,871
into those narrow waters,
Admiral,
1208
01:24:02,904 --> 01:24:04,939
let's see what we've got.
1209
01:24:04,973 --> 01:24:07,742
Three cruisers,
a handful of destroyers.
1210
01:24:09,077 --> 01:24:10,645
Now, let's take a look at
what they've got.
1211
01:24:10,678 --> 01:24:14,048
The latest estimate
shows that they'll
have four battleships,
1212
01:24:14,082 --> 01:24:16,484
five heavy cruisers,
two carriers,
1213
01:24:16,518 --> 01:24:19,487
and about
30 destroyers.
1214
01:24:19,521 --> 01:24:21,589
The least we can do
is detach Lee's battleships
1215
01:24:21,623 --> 01:24:24,159
from the
Enterprise
and
send them on ahead to help.
1216
01:24:24,192 --> 01:24:27,228
The battleships will have to
protect our one carrier
1217
01:24:27,262 --> 01:24:29,798
till she gets within range.
1218
01:24:29,831 --> 01:24:31,099
I may detach them later.
1219
01:24:31,132 --> 01:24:34,569
Well, sir, how long can three
cruisers and a few destroyers
1220
01:24:34,602 --> 01:24:37,338
delay a force
more than twice their size?
1221
01:24:38,139 --> 01:24:41,409
Dan Callaghan
and Norm Scott...
1222
01:24:41,443 --> 01:24:42,744
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
1223
01:24:42,777 --> 01:24:44,012
Come in.
1224
01:24:46,781 --> 01:24:49,984
Admiral Callaghan
and Admiral Scott
are here, sir.
1225
01:24:53,822 --> 01:24:55,957
Send them in.
Aye, aye, sir.
1226
01:25:00,728 --> 01:25:03,898
Good evening, sir.
Dan. Norm.
1227
01:25:04,899 --> 01:25:07,102
You know
Harry Black?
1228
01:25:07,135 --> 01:25:08,770
Frank Enright.
Gentlemen.
1229
01:25:08,803 --> 01:25:11,172
Mike Pulaski.
How are you,
gentlemen?
1230
01:25:11,206 --> 01:25:13,641
I won't
keep you long.
1231
01:25:13,675 --> 01:25:16,845
I just wanted to
wish you good luck
before you shoved off.
1232
01:25:16,878 --> 01:25:19,881
We'll probably need
a little luck, sir.
1233
01:25:19,914 --> 01:25:21,916
Looks like
a real brawl.
1234
01:25:23,017 --> 01:25:25,286
I wish I could
change places
with you two.
1235
01:25:25,320 --> 01:25:27,555
We know you do,
sir.
1236
01:25:27,589 --> 01:25:29,724
I don't look for
a carrier action this time.
1237
01:25:29,757 --> 01:25:32,026
I think it'll be
a surface battle.
1238
01:25:32,060 --> 01:25:33,328
Guns and torpedoes.
1239
01:25:33,361 --> 01:25:36,464
Like Norm said,
a brawl.
1240
01:25:36,498 --> 01:25:39,734
And you can count on a real
loud rooting section up there.
1241
01:25:39,767 --> 01:25:42,003
Archie Vandergrift
and his Gyrenes.
1242
01:25:42,036 --> 01:25:45,406
Sir, we can't promise
Archie the Jap fleet
won't get through.
1243
01:25:45,440 --> 01:25:47,809
But if it does,
Norm and I guarantee
1244
01:25:47,842 --> 01:25:51,079
there won't be much left
afloat behind it.
1245
01:25:51,112 --> 01:25:53,581
Is that what you
had in mind, sir?
1246
01:25:54,682 --> 01:25:57,619
All I know is,
the job is in the right hands.
1247
01:25:58,419 --> 01:25:59,954
Thank you, sir.
1248
01:26:01,456 --> 01:26:02,690
BLACK: Goodbye, sir.
ENRIGHT: Good luck.
1249
01:26:02,724 --> 01:26:05,059
Good luck.
Goodnight, gentlemen.
1250
01:26:08,396 --> 01:26:10,198
Captain Black, sir?
1251
01:26:12,867 --> 01:26:14,102
No word?
1252
01:26:16,871 --> 01:26:18,139
No word.
1253
01:26:25,547 --> 01:26:29,017
Sir, there's something
I better tell you.
1254
01:26:29,050 --> 01:26:33,621
We've been waiting
for word on a float plane
overdue on a hop to Efate.
1255
01:26:37,325 --> 01:26:39,894
Your son is one
of the passengers.
1256
01:26:56,578 --> 01:26:59,480
HARRY: I'm going to
set up a special search.
1257
01:26:59,781 --> 01:27:02,016
No, no.
1258
01:27:04,018 --> 01:27:06,454
You will conduct
a routine search.
1259
01:27:07,755 --> 01:27:10,458
Thorough, but routine.
1260
01:27:11,092 --> 01:27:12,927
HARRY: Very well, sir.
1261
01:27:20,668 --> 01:27:22,737
NARRATOR: 1,500 milesto the northwest,
1262
01:27:22,770 --> 01:27:26,140
Admiral Yamamotomoved his headquartersfrom Truk to Rabaul,
1263
01:27:26,174 --> 01:27:30,612
in order to exercisecloser personal commandof the coming offensive.
1264
01:27:36,684 --> 01:27:38,586
Admiral Halsey's visitto Guadalcanal
1265
01:27:38,620 --> 01:27:41,289
inspired his men thereto greater effort.
1266
01:27:41,322 --> 01:27:43,958
Yamamoto decideson the same prescription,
1267
01:27:43,992 --> 01:27:47,462
he will visit the most forwardcombat areas personally.
1268
01:27:47,495 --> 01:27:50,865
Kobe opposes the planbut can't dissuade him.
1269
01:27:50,898 --> 01:27:54,535
As a safety measure,Kobe suggestsYamamoto wear the uniform
1270
01:27:54,569 --> 01:27:57,271
of a lowerand less conspicuous rank.
1271
01:27:57,305 --> 01:27:59,641
Admiral Yamamoto refuses.
1272
01:27:59,674 --> 01:28:02,710
He will leave for Bougainvillein the morning.
1273
01:28:04,646 --> 01:28:07,649
At a Japanese seaplane basein the forward area,
1274
01:28:07,682 --> 01:28:09,784
a well intentionedofficer jeopardizes
1275
01:28:09,817 --> 01:28:13,454
the closely guarded secret ofAdmiral Yamamoto's itinerary
1276
01:28:13,488 --> 01:28:16,824
by alerting his localcommanders in Naval code
1277
01:28:16,858 --> 01:28:20,161
to the impending visitof their commander-in-chief.
1278
01:28:23,998 --> 01:28:28,569
The message is interceptedand forwarded to Pearl Harborand Washington
1279
01:28:28,603 --> 01:28:31,439
for analysisby American decoding experts.
1280
01:29:34,435 --> 01:29:36,304
(SONAR PINGING)
1281
01:29:40,842 --> 01:29:43,778
MALE VOICE: (DISTORTED)Right on course 257.
1282
01:29:44,445 --> 01:29:45,947
MAN 2: Steady on 257.
1283
01:29:47,582 --> 01:29:49,350
MAN 3: Right, on course 257.
1284
01:29:50,184 --> 01:29:51,919
MAN 4: Right 257.
1285
01:29:53,588 --> 01:29:55,757
Steady on course 257.
1286
01:29:56,824 --> 01:30:00,161
MAN 5: Right 257.
1287
01:30:00,194 --> 01:30:01,596
MAN 2: Course 257.
1288
01:30:02,663 --> 01:30:04,465
Steady on course 257.
1289
01:30:05,633 --> 01:30:08,469
Covering course 257.
1290
01:30:08,503 --> 01:30:10,705
MAN 4: 257, aye.
1291
01:30:11,839 --> 01:30:14,409
Steady on course 257.
1292
01:30:14,442 --> 01:30:18,179
MAN 5: Bridge to CIC. CIC 9.
1293
01:30:18,212 --> 01:30:21,449
MAN 6: Check surface contactbearing 090.
1294
01:30:21,883 --> 01:30:23,451
MAN 7: CIC, aye.
1295
01:30:24,619 --> 01:30:27,455
MAN 8: Bridge to CIC.
1296
01:30:27,488 --> 01:30:30,525
MAN 9: Check surface contactbearing 090.
1297
01:30:30,558 --> 01:30:32,226
MAN 10: CIC, aye.
1298
01:30:33,828 --> 01:30:37,031
MAN 11: Bridge to CIC.MAN 12: Aye, aye.
1299
01:30:37,064 --> 01:30:38,966
MAN 12: Check surface contact.
1300
01:30:44,539 --> 01:30:46,974
MAN 8: Check surface contact.
1301
01:30:48,910 --> 01:30:51,012
MAN 13: Bridge to CIC.
1302
01:30:51,045 --> 01:30:52,814
MAN 12: CIC, aye.
1303
01:30:52,847 --> 01:30:56,951
Check the surface contactbearing 090.
1304
01:30:56,984 --> 01:30:59,787
MAN 5: CIC, aye.MAN 6: CIC to Bridge.
1305
01:30:59,821 --> 01:31:01,289
MAN 2: Bridge, aye.
1306
01:31:01,322 --> 01:31:03,191
MAN 6: Hold on course 195.
1307
01:31:03,224 --> 01:31:05,359
MAN 2: Bridge, aye, 195.
1308
01:31:07,495 --> 01:31:09,897
Steady on course 195.
1309
01:31:12,834 --> 01:31:15,336
(VOICES CHATTERING)
1310
01:31:16,170 --> 01:31:18,506
Steady on course 195.
1311
01:31:21,909 --> 01:31:24,579
MAN 7: Steady on course 195.
1312
01:31:25,546 --> 01:31:27,715
Steady on course 195.
1313
01:31:34,755 --> 01:31:36,858
Steady on course 195.
1314
01:32:15,930 --> 01:32:17,198
MAN 1: (DISTORTED)CIC to Bridge.
1315
01:32:17,231 --> 01:32:18,532
MAN 2: Bridge, aye.
1316
01:32:18,566 --> 01:32:20,701
MAN 1: Possible target 070.
1317
01:32:20,735 --> 01:32:21,969
MAN 2: Track her.
1318
01:32:22,003 --> 01:32:23,304
MAN 1: Aye, aye.
1319
01:32:26,340 --> 01:32:27,541
MAN 3: CIC to Bridge.
1320
01:32:27,575 --> 01:32:28,709
MAN 4: Bridge, aye.
1321
01:32:28,743 --> 01:32:31,045
MAN 3: Possible target 070.
1322
01:32:31,078 --> 01:32:32,613
MAN 4: Track her.
1323
01:32:32,647 --> 01:32:34,081
MAN 3: Right 15 degree rudder.
1324
01:32:34,115 --> 01:32:36,083
MAN 5: Right 15 degree rudder.
1325
01:32:40,321 --> 01:32:42,323
Right 15 degree rudder.
1326
01:32:47,828 --> 01:32:49,463
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
1327
01:32:49,497 --> 01:32:50,765
Come in.
1328
01:32:56,137 --> 01:32:57,638
Sorry to disturb you, sir,
but I've got one or two...
1329
01:32:57,672 --> 01:33:01,108
All right,
let's have it, Harry.
1330
01:33:01,142 --> 01:33:04,412
These are for signature,
and this batch I thought
I could take care of myself
1331
01:33:04,445 --> 01:33:05,646
with one or two
exceptions.
1332
01:33:05,680 --> 01:33:07,114
Oh, Pearl has asked
for another report.
1333
01:33:07,148 --> 01:33:09,183
Any word?
No, sir.
1334
01:33:09,216 --> 01:33:11,819
No contact?
None reported, sir.
1335
01:33:13,054 --> 01:33:14,622
There should've been
a contact at 2300
1336
01:33:14,655 --> 01:33:16,691
if they'd maintained
course and speed.
1337
01:33:16,724 --> 01:33:20,695
Well, that last sighting
report may have been
inaccurate, sir.
1338
01:33:20,728 --> 01:33:22,463
We had trouble
with communications.
1339
01:33:22,496 --> 01:33:24,932
We were guessing
at some of the figures.
1340
01:33:24,966 --> 01:33:28,436
Harry, will you tell me
what the hell they want with
all these damn statistics?
1341
01:33:28,469 --> 01:33:31,005
Your signature goes
right there, sir.
1342
01:33:34,709 --> 01:33:36,711
Who has the duty
in the Com office?
1343
01:33:36,744 --> 01:33:38,279
Murphy's the
duty officer, sir.
1344
01:33:38,312 --> 01:33:41,816
And his orders are to get
all the dope up to us pronto.
1345
01:33:42,984 --> 01:33:44,819
One more, sir.
Thanks.
1346
01:33:56,330 --> 01:33:58,299
Is there any
hot coffee out there?
1347
01:33:58,332 --> 01:34:00,568
I'll send Manuel
right in, sir.
1348
01:34:05,740 --> 01:34:09,844
MAN 1: (DISTORTED)Left 10 degrees rudder.MAN 2: Left 10 degrees rudder.
1349
01:34:09,877 --> 01:34:12,980
MAN 3: Left 10 degrees rudder.MAN 4: Left 10 degrees rudder.
1350
01:34:13,014 --> 01:34:17,818
MAN 5: Left 10 degrees rudder.MAN 6: Left 10 degrees rudder.
1351
01:34:17,852 --> 01:34:21,255
MAN 7: Left 10 degrees rudder.MAN 8: Left 10 degrees rudder.
1352
01:34:34,869 --> 01:34:36,537
Thank you, Manuel.
1353
01:34:38,372 --> 01:34:40,341
The Admiral like
some cake?
1354
01:34:40,374 --> 01:34:42,343
No cake.
1355
01:34:42,376 --> 01:34:44,178
Manuel, why do you bother
with all this stuff
1356
01:34:44,211 --> 01:34:46,881
when you know
that all I want
is some black coffee.
1357
01:34:46,914 --> 01:34:49,383
The Admiral might
change his mind.
1358
01:34:52,486 --> 01:34:53,888
All right.
1359
01:35:02,930 --> 01:35:04,932
MAN 1: (DISTORTED)No contact. No contact.
1360
01:35:04,965 --> 01:35:06,600
MAN 2: No contact.MAN 3: No contact.
1361
01:35:06,634 --> 01:35:08,669
MAN 4: No contact.MAN 5: No contact.
1362
01:35:10,504 --> 01:35:12,640
MAN 6: No contact.MAN 7: No contact.
1363
01:35:12,673 --> 01:35:15,476
MAN 1: Left 10 degrees rudder.MAN 2: Left 10 degrees rudder.
1364
01:35:15,509 --> 01:35:18,112
MAN 3: Left 10 degrees rudder.MAN 4: Left 10 degrees rudder.
1365
01:35:18,145 --> 01:35:21,749
MAN 5: Left 10 degrees rudder.MAN 6: Left 10 degrees rudder.
1366
01:35:21,782 --> 01:35:24,885
MAN 7: Left 10 degrees rudder.MAN 8: Left 10 degrees rudder.
1367
01:35:24,919 --> 01:35:28,589
MAN 9: Left 10 degrees rudder.MAN 10: Left 10 degreesrudder.
1368
01:35:28,622 --> 01:35:30,257
MAN 1: Nothing to the left.MAN 2: Nothing to the left.
1369
01:35:30,291 --> 01:35:31,792
MAN 3: Nothing to the left.MAN 4: Nothing to the left.
1370
01:35:31,826 --> 01:35:34,595
MAN 5: Nothing to the left.MAN 6: Nothing to the left.
1371
01:35:47,508 --> 01:35:49,944
Sit down a minute,
will you, Harry?
1372
01:35:55,216 --> 01:36:00,154
Oh, Harry, you said
something this afternoon
about a dispatch from Pearl.
1373
01:36:00,187 --> 01:36:02,156
On the problem of
unloading.
What was that?
1374
01:36:02,189 --> 01:36:03,624
Oh, yes sir.
1375
01:36:05,392 --> 01:36:06,694
Here it is.
1376
01:36:06,727 --> 01:36:09,597
"Delay in unloading ships
at Noumea is alarming.
1377
01:36:09,630 --> 01:36:11,966
"It is noted that some ships
have been at Noumea harbor
1378
01:36:11,999 --> 01:36:14,935
"waiting to be unloaded
for three months.
1379
01:36:14,969 --> 01:36:16,604
"We unload ships
at San Francisco
1380
01:36:16,637 --> 01:36:18,239
"in three days."
1381
01:36:21,842 --> 01:36:24,378
Now that's mighty damn
smart of them.
1382
01:36:25,479 --> 01:36:27,982
You send them a message.
1383
01:36:28,015 --> 01:36:32,286
Tell them if they'll give us
the unloading facilities
they have at San Francisco,
1384
01:36:32,319 --> 01:36:34,455
we'll unload a ship
in one day.
1385
01:36:34,488 --> 01:36:36,123
Shall I hold that
until morning, sir?
1386
01:36:36,157 --> 01:36:37,458
No, send it.
1387
01:36:37,491 --> 01:36:40,327
The Admiral might
change his mind.
1388
01:36:40,361 --> 01:36:44,064
That's the second time
somebody has said that
to me tonight.
1389
01:36:44,932 --> 01:36:46,600
Change my mind.
1390
01:36:48,202 --> 01:36:53,174
Yeah, you're right,
I might do just that.
1391
01:36:57,278 --> 01:36:59,980
You don't change your mind,
1392
01:37:00,014 --> 01:37:03,350
although I know some minds
that could stand changing.
1393
01:37:04,885 --> 01:37:07,021
And I won't
exclude my own.
1394
01:37:11,392 --> 01:37:13,994
You change the direction
in which you're going.
1395
01:37:14,028 --> 01:37:16,197
You don't change your mind.
1396
01:37:17,131 --> 01:37:19,667
As you go along
and get higher up
1397
01:37:19,700 --> 01:37:23,671
in this organization
or any organization,
1398
01:37:23,704 --> 01:37:28,042
each time you change
direction you take more...
More people with you.
1399
01:37:31,545 --> 01:37:33,480
More of your fellow men.
1400
01:37:35,649 --> 01:37:38,519
It'd be a whole lot easier
if you could go alone,
wouldn't it, Harry?
1401
01:37:38,552 --> 01:37:39,820
Yes, sir.
1402
01:37:41,889 --> 01:37:44,792
But I...
I don't suppose
1403
01:37:45,993 --> 01:37:48,929
anybody ever goes
completely alone,
do you?
1404
01:37:50,297 --> 01:37:51,398
Sir?
1405
01:37:53,567 --> 01:37:56,904
There aren't very many things
you can really count on,
1406
01:37:56,937 --> 01:37:58,305
not really.
1407
01:38:00,007 --> 01:38:02,243
I recall a fellow,
end of a long life,
1408
01:38:02,276 --> 01:38:04,912
who said he learned
only three things.
1409
01:38:06,347 --> 01:38:07,481
He said,
1410
01:38:07,514 --> 01:38:10,784
"I believe it's better
to tell the truth than to lie.
1411
01:38:12,019 --> 01:38:16,257
"I believe it's better to know
than to be ignorant.
1412
01:38:18,425 --> 01:38:21,595
"I believe it's better
to be free
1413
01:38:22,997 --> 01:38:24,832
"than to be a slave."
1414
01:38:30,170 --> 01:38:32,706
Covers quite a bit at that,
doesn't it, Harry?
1415
01:38:33,374 --> 01:38:34,842
Contact, sir.
1416
01:38:37,711 --> 01:38:41,115
MALE VOICES: (DISTORTED)Contact, contact,contact, contact.
1417
01:38:41,148 --> 01:38:44,251
Contact, contact,contact, contact.
1418
01:38:44,285 --> 01:38:46,854
Contact, contact,contact, contact.
1419
01:38:46,887 --> 01:38:48,656
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
1420
01:38:49,790 --> 01:38:51,258
Contact, contact.
1421
01:38:51,292 --> 01:38:52,660
Bridge to CIC.
1422
01:38:52,693 --> 01:38:54,161
CIC, aye.
1423
01:38:54,194 --> 01:38:59,166
Closing target 539000.
1424
01:39:09,143 --> 01:39:10,577
(EXPLOSIONS)
1425
01:39:19,887 --> 01:39:21,588
(DISTORTED VOICES)
1426
01:39:36,704 --> 01:39:38,172
(EXPLOSIONS)
1427
01:40:24,385 --> 01:40:28,322
I don't know, sir.
He hasn't been seeing
anybody this morning.
1428
01:40:31,392 --> 01:40:32,860
Yes?
1429
01:40:32,893 --> 01:40:34,928
HARRY: Captain Black, sir.
1430
01:40:35,329 --> 01:40:36,597
Come in.
1431
01:40:45,272 --> 01:40:46,974
Good morning, sir.
1432
01:40:47,007 --> 01:40:48,509
Good morning.
1433
01:41:01,255 --> 01:41:04,992
May I offer my
personal condolences, sir,
1434
01:41:06,326 --> 01:41:10,297
on the deaths
of Admiral Scott,
Admiral Callaghan?
1435
01:41:10,330 --> 01:41:11,732
I know how close
they were to you,
1436
01:41:11,765 --> 01:41:14,802
and how much their
friendship meant to you.
1437
01:41:14,835 --> 01:41:16,470
Thank you, Harry.
1438
01:41:17,604 --> 01:41:20,674
I have a dispatch here
from General Vandergrift.
1439
01:41:21,208 --> 01:41:22,509
Read it.
1440
01:41:22,543 --> 01:41:26,747
"To Scott, Callaghan
and their men
goes our greatest homage.
1441
01:41:26,780 --> 01:41:30,250
"With magnificent courage
against seemingly
hopeless odds,
1442
01:41:30,284 --> 01:41:34,721
"they drove back
the hostile stroke
and made success possible.
1443
01:41:35,656 --> 01:41:39,593
"To them
the men of Guadalcanal
1444
01:41:39,626 --> 01:41:44,298
"lift their battered helmets
in deepest admiration."
1445
01:41:47,067 --> 01:41:50,804
That was nice
of Archie, very nice.
1446
01:41:51,405 --> 01:41:52,706
Yes, sir.
1447
01:41:53,474 --> 01:41:55,843
There's another
dispatch, sir.
1448
01:41:55,876 --> 01:41:57,144
Read it.
1449
01:41:57,744 --> 01:41:59,513
It's personal, sir.
1450
01:42:10,257 --> 01:42:11,792
They found him.
Yes, sir.
1451
01:42:11,825 --> 01:42:16,163
Coast Watchers located
your son and his crew
early this morning.
1452
01:42:16,196 --> 01:42:18,532
They're all well?
All well, sir.
1453
01:42:19,666 --> 01:42:21,368
I was just about
to write Mrs. Halsey.
1454
01:42:21,401 --> 01:42:23,871
I understand, sir.
I'm a lucky man.
1455
01:42:23,904 --> 01:42:27,007
Yes, sir. And the day
is still very young, sir.
1456
01:42:28,041 --> 01:42:29,543
Just one more.
1457
01:42:33,614 --> 01:42:36,483
They're giving me
another star.
1458
01:42:36,517 --> 01:42:38,652
Sets of four stars
are in short supply,
hereabouts, sir.
1459
01:42:38,685 --> 01:42:41,855
I had a machinist mate
fix up a homemade pair.
1460
01:42:43,190 --> 01:42:45,659
A machinist mate?
Yes, sir.
1461
01:42:45,692 --> 01:42:48,028
Well that's...
That's very nice.
1462
01:42:56,703 --> 01:43:00,340
Have we anybody from the staff
going back to the States soon?
1463
01:43:00,374 --> 01:43:03,443
Yes, I believe
Lieutenant Lockwood
is leaving tomorrow.
1464
01:43:04,044 --> 01:43:05,712
Tomorrow?
Yes, sir.
1465
01:43:08,916 --> 01:43:11,218
Will you ask him
to do me a favor?
1466
01:43:11,251 --> 01:43:12,920
What's that, sir?
1467
01:43:15,589 --> 01:43:19,059
Will you ask him
to deliver these
personally
1468
01:43:20,260 --> 01:43:22,296
to Dan Callaghan's
widow?
1469
01:43:22,796 --> 01:43:24,097
Yes, sir.
1470
01:43:25,332 --> 01:43:29,236
And these
to Norm Scott's widow,
1471
01:43:31,138 --> 01:43:33,240
with the message,
1472
01:43:33,273 --> 01:43:37,144
that their husbands
earned me my new stars.
1473
01:43:37,578 --> 01:43:38,946
Yes, sir.
1474
01:43:38,979 --> 01:43:42,115
May I add
my warmest
congratulations, Admiral?
1475
01:43:42,149 --> 01:43:46,386
Not only on the promotion,
but on the turn of events
at Guadalcanal.
1476
01:43:46,420 --> 01:43:49,723
Even Frank Enright thinks
we may have them licked.
1477
01:43:49,756 --> 01:43:51,291
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
1478
01:44:01,435 --> 01:44:05,572
Yamamoto doesn't seem
to know
that he's licked.
1479
01:44:05,606 --> 01:44:09,409
The rest of their force
is continuing down
the Slot on schedule.
1480
01:44:09,443 --> 01:44:12,879
Herding 20 transports
loaded with
invasion troops.
1481
01:44:14,281 --> 01:44:16,850
According to the book,
we don't send battleships
1482
01:44:16,883 --> 01:44:20,320
into waters
as narrow as those,
especially at night.
1483
01:44:20,354 --> 01:44:23,657
Forget the book?
Forget the book.
1484
01:44:23,690 --> 01:44:26,259
Detach Admiral Lee's
force from the
Enterprise
and send it ahead tonight.
1485
01:44:26,293 --> 01:44:27,427
Yes, sir.
1486
01:44:27,461 --> 01:44:28,962
HALSEY: The
Enterprise
planes can
follow up tomorrow.
1487
01:44:28,996 --> 01:44:30,297
Yes, sir.
1488
01:44:32,165 --> 01:44:34,001
May I see the Admiral?
1489
01:44:34,034 --> 01:44:35,702
What is it, Mike?
1490
01:44:47,080 --> 01:44:48,315
We've broken
the Jap code.
1491
01:44:48,348 --> 01:44:51,284
Yes, sir.
That was intercepted
from the Shortlands area.
1492
01:44:51,318 --> 01:44:54,321
Yamamoto's plane
is due to land
at the Jap air base in Kahili
1493
01:44:54,354 --> 01:44:56,556
at 11:35 on the 18th.
1494
01:44:56,590 --> 01:44:58,959
We've hit the Jackpot.
You think so?
1495
01:44:58,992 --> 01:45:01,528
Admiral, this was
made to order.
1496
01:45:01,561 --> 01:45:03,463
That's what bothers me.
1497
01:45:03,497 --> 01:45:06,266
HARRY: Admiral Lee
has been notified, sir.
1498
01:45:08,435 --> 01:45:09,536
A chance to
get Yamamoto.
1499
01:45:09,569 --> 01:45:12,205
Not only Yamamoto
but his whole Staff.
1500
01:45:14,207 --> 01:45:16,643
About 750 miles.
1501
01:45:16,677 --> 01:45:17,911
That's out of range
for anything we've got,
1502
01:45:17,944 --> 01:45:20,347
but the Army P-38's
could make it.
1503
01:45:22,683 --> 01:45:26,420
We break the Jap code
at just the right minute.
1504
01:45:28,522 --> 01:45:33,694
Then this message falls
into our lap
at just the right minute.
1505
01:45:37,631 --> 01:45:39,700
How do we know
this isn't a trap?
1506
01:45:39,733 --> 01:45:41,268
We don't, sir.
1507
01:45:42,202 --> 01:45:45,338
On the other hand,
if it is a trap,
1508
01:45:45,372 --> 01:45:48,709
wouldn't they go
about it a little
more subtly?
1509
01:45:48,742 --> 01:45:51,378
Washington leaves that
up to you, sir.
1510
01:45:52,479 --> 01:45:54,948
Advise
Archie Vandergrift
and Geiger
1511
01:45:54,981 --> 01:45:56,516
I'm leaving
for Guadalcanal now.
1512
01:45:56,550 --> 01:45:57,884
Yes, sir.
1513
01:46:03,724 --> 01:46:05,392
(SIRENS BLARING)
1514
01:46:22,175 --> 01:46:26,079
I see no point,
none at all in
speculating about a trap.
1515
01:46:26,847 --> 01:46:29,116
If Yamamoto
doesn't show,
1516
01:46:29,149 --> 01:46:32,819
the P-38's will refuse
combat and hightail it.
1517
01:46:32,853 --> 01:46:36,289
The question is,
what's the best
plan of attack?
1518
01:46:36,323 --> 01:46:39,226
Well, sir, I don't think
that we should try
to get him in the air.
1519
01:46:39,259 --> 01:46:41,461
There's too many variables,
the weather conditions,
1520
01:46:41,495 --> 01:46:43,997
he may be late,
he may be early,
we might miss him.
1521
01:46:44,030 --> 01:46:45,332
How would you do it,
Andy?
1522
01:46:45,365 --> 01:46:47,234
Well, hit him
when he's most vulnerable.
1523
01:46:47,267 --> 01:46:49,002
After he's landed
on Ballale island,
1524
01:46:49,035 --> 01:46:53,340
he's scheduled
to take a sub chaser
from there to Buin.
1525
01:46:53,373 --> 01:46:56,376
ANDY: I say strafe him
when he's on the water.
1526
01:46:57,310 --> 01:47:00,080
What do you say, Lamphier?
1527
01:47:00,113 --> 01:47:04,184
Oh. Well,
no pun intended, sir,
1528
01:47:04,217 --> 01:47:06,987
but I think
that approach is all wet.
1529
01:47:07,020 --> 01:47:08,955
Could you be a little bit
more explicit, Captain?
1530
01:47:08,989 --> 01:47:10,924
Sure.
1531
01:47:10,957 --> 01:47:14,995
Now Army pilot's
are gonna carry the ball
in this thing, correct?
1532
01:47:15,028 --> 01:47:16,930
Well, I hate to
embarrass anybody,
1533
01:47:16,963 --> 01:47:19,966
but the plain fact is
that Army pilots,
including yours,
1534
01:47:20,000 --> 01:47:22,936
truly, are not so hot
on Naval identification.
1535
01:47:22,969 --> 01:47:25,939
Based on past performance
I'd say there's
a strong possibility
1536
01:47:25,972 --> 01:47:29,009
that we might
pick out something else
instead of the sub chaser.
1537
01:47:29,042 --> 01:47:30,944
Oh, now looky here...
1538
01:47:30,977 --> 01:47:32,646
I'm not through.
1539
01:47:33,680 --> 01:47:35,615
If we do strafe
the right boat,
1540
01:47:35,649 --> 01:47:39,352
we could miss Yamamoto,
or maybe just wound him.
1541
01:47:39,386 --> 01:47:42,956
And if we sink the boat,
what's the guarantee
that he won't swim away?
1542
01:47:42,989 --> 01:47:47,160
Well, there's no guarantee
that you're gonna get him
in the air, either.
1543
01:47:48,862 --> 01:47:52,632
Your way might work,
Andy, but...
1544
01:47:52,666 --> 01:47:56,670
I think the fellow
who has to do the job
should call the play.
1545
01:47:57,838 --> 01:48:00,006
We'll go for him in the air.
1546
01:48:06,446 --> 01:48:08,114
(PLANES HOVERING)
1547
01:48:27,434 --> 01:48:29,169
I counted
only 14, sir.
1548
01:48:29,202 --> 01:48:30,570
Must've been
some mechanical trouble.
1549
01:48:30,604 --> 01:48:33,406
Four of those P-38's
didn't get off.
1550
01:48:33,440 --> 01:48:35,508
18 was little enough.
1551
01:48:35,542 --> 01:48:37,777
Signal from
Admiral Lee, sir.
1552
01:48:40,280 --> 01:48:42,883
Lee's lost two destroyers,
but he sank the
Kirishima.
1553
01:48:42,916 --> 01:48:44,417
The Japs have
reversed course.
1554
01:48:44,451 --> 01:48:46,519
Sounds like our chance
for a field day.
1555
01:48:46,553 --> 01:48:48,255
And we're gonna
make the most of it.
1556
01:48:48,288 --> 01:48:49,456
Clear the decks at
daybreak and go after
1557
01:48:49,489 --> 01:48:50,857
those two transports.
Yes, sir.
1558
01:48:50,891 --> 01:48:52,759
I want your B-17Ts
in on this.
Yes, sir.
1559
01:48:52,792 --> 01:48:54,761
And notify
the
Enterprise.
1560
01:48:54,794 --> 01:48:55,862
I want her boys
in on this, too.
1561
01:48:55,896 --> 01:48:56,897
Yes, sir.
1562
01:49:03,436 --> 01:49:05,038
They're landing
and taking off again
1563
01:49:05,071 --> 01:49:07,641
as fast as they can
rearm and refuel.
1564
01:49:08,742 --> 01:49:10,911
It's becoming
a shuttle run.
1565
01:49:12,245 --> 01:49:15,649
The Jap escorts
are abandoning
the troop ships.
1566
01:49:15,682 --> 01:49:19,586
Well, from here on end
it'll be like shooting
fish in a barrel.
1567
01:49:20,120 --> 01:49:22,088
Keep pouring it on.
1568
01:49:22,122 --> 01:49:23,423
Yes, sir.
1569
01:49:24,257 --> 01:49:25,358
Roy.
1570
01:49:26,593 --> 01:49:28,194
General Geiger.
1571
01:49:29,529 --> 01:49:31,264
Sir?
1572
01:49:31,298 --> 01:49:33,733
Any word on the
Yamamoto thing?
1573
01:49:33,767 --> 01:49:35,268
Not yet, sir.
1574
01:49:39,005 --> 01:49:41,641
If Yamamoto was
on schedule,
1575
01:49:41,675 --> 01:49:44,010
they should have
intercepted him at 9:50.
1576
01:49:44,044 --> 01:49:47,314
That was
40 minutes ago.
1577
01:49:48,615 --> 01:49:49,916
They'll have
to get well
out of the area
1578
01:49:49,950 --> 01:49:53,587
before they can break
radio silence
and report, Admiral.
1579
01:49:53,620 --> 01:49:56,456
I think it's
still a little
early for that.
1580
01:49:57,457 --> 01:50:00,193
Another flight back
from the transports.
1581
01:50:03,029 --> 01:50:04,664
(PLANE WHIRRING)
1582
01:50:37,163 --> 01:50:38,331
Andy?
1583
01:50:45,205 --> 01:50:46,973
How is it?
1584
01:50:47,007 --> 01:50:49,909
Oh, we're rolling up
a big score.
1585
01:50:52,846 --> 01:50:56,616
Any word from
that bunch that you
sent after Yamamoto?
1586
01:50:57,217 --> 01:50:58,518
Not yet.
1587
01:50:59,786 --> 01:51:03,890
Andy, how many runs have you
made over those transports?
1588
01:51:05,025 --> 01:51:08,395
This next one
will be my fourth.
1589
01:51:13,900 --> 01:51:15,435
(ALL CHEERING)
1590
01:51:15,468 --> 01:51:17,771
They got him, sir!
They got him!
1591
01:51:18,772 --> 01:51:22,008
Tom Lamphier got Yamamoto.
A confirmed kill.
1592
01:51:22,042 --> 01:51:25,111
Rex Barber splashed
the other Betty
carrying Yamamoto's staff.
1593
01:51:25,145 --> 01:51:28,681
Both aircraft.
Good works, Admiral,
a complete success.
1594
01:51:28,715 --> 01:51:30,283
(MARINES CHEER)
1595
01:51:32,052 --> 01:51:33,753
What were our losses?
1596
01:51:33,787 --> 01:51:35,555
Four aircraft, sir.
1597
01:51:41,428 --> 01:51:43,096
(EXCITED CHATTER)
1598
01:52:03,316 --> 01:52:04,851
How do I look?
1599
01:52:06,853 --> 01:52:08,321
Unusual, sir.
1600
01:52:10,957 --> 01:52:13,159
Well, I guess I better
get it over with.
1601
01:52:13,193 --> 01:52:14,494
Yes, sir.
1602
01:52:30,310 --> 01:52:32,545
Goodbye, Manuel.
Goodbye, sir.
1603
01:53:45,185 --> 01:53:46,819
Request permission
to leave the ship.
1604
01:53:46,853 --> 01:53:49,055
Request granted.
Hand salute.
1605
01:53:50,723 --> 01:53:52,292
(WHISTLE BLOWS)
1606
01:54:57,924 --> 01:55:02,795
♪ I knew a lad who went to sea
1607
01:55:02,829 --> 01:55:08,735
♪ And left the shorebehind him
1608
01:55:08,768 --> 01:55:15,141
♪ I knew him wellthe lad was me
1609
01:55:15,174 --> 01:55:22,115
♪ And now I cannot find him
1610
01:55:23,950 --> 01:55:27,954
NARRATOR: There are nogreat men. There are onlygreat challenges
1611
01:55:27,987 --> 01:55:32,325
that ordinary men are forcedby circumstances to meet.
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