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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:10,212 --> 00:00:16,000 ♪ I knew a lad who went to sea 2 00:00:16,200 --> 00:00:21,674 ♪ And left the shore behind him 3 00:00:21,874 --> 00:00:27,011 ♪ I knew him well, the lad was me 4 00:00:27,211 --> 00:00:32,251 ♪ And now I cannot find him 5 00:00:32,451 --> 00:00:38,624 ♪ Away, away away he went 6 00:00:38,824 --> 00:00:44,562 ♪ To deep and salty water 7 00:00:44,762 --> 00:00:50,269 ♪ His girl, she waited years for him 8 00:00:50,469 --> 00:00:56,040 ♪ She was his neighbor's daughter 9 00:00:56,240 --> 00:01:00,378 ♪ Away, away, away he went 10 00:01:00,578 --> 00:01:04,417 ♪ And left the shore behind him 11 00:01:04,617 --> 00:01:08,319 ♪ I knew him well, the lad was me 12 00:01:08,519 --> 00:01:12,258 ♪ And now I cannot find him 13 00:01:12,458 --> 00:01:18,780 ♪ Away, away, away he went 14 00:01:19,614 --> 00:01:23,134 ♪ Away he went 15 00:01:23,334 --> 00:01:27,238 ♪ And now I cannot find him 16 00:01:27,438 --> 00:01:31,010 ♪ The rolling sea he would embrace 17 00:01:31,210 --> 00:01:34,747 ♪ The rolling sea had took him 18 00:01:34,947 --> 00:01:38,584 ♪ And passed him on a lonely beach 19 00:01:38,784 --> 00:01:42,353 ♪ The rolling sea forsook him 20 00:01:42,553 --> 00:01:46,292 ♪ Away, away, away he went 21 00:01:46,492 --> 00:01:50,129 ♪ And now I cannot find him 22 00:01:50,329 --> 00:01:57,152 ♪ Away, away, away he went 23 00:01:57,819 --> 00:02:01,639 ♪ Away he went 24 00:02:01,839 --> 00:02:05,611 ♪ And now I cannot find him 25 00:02:05,811 --> 00:02:09,682 ♪ Away, away, away he went 26 00:02:09,882 --> 00:02:13,619 ♪ Away and no one can find him 27 00:02:13,819 --> 00:02:18,823 ♪ Away, away 28 00:02:19,023 --> 00:02:21,109 "From the Secretary of the Navy" 29 00:02:22,677 --> 00:02:28,216 "to Fleet Admiral William. F. Halsey, Jr., U.S. Navy." 30 00:02:29,518 --> 00:02:31,887 "Subject, retirement." 31 00:02:33,221 --> 00:02:37,675 22 November, 1945. 32 00:02:37,875 --> 00:02:42,648 He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, 62 years ago, this date. 33 00:02:42,848 --> 00:02:48,888 Graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1904. 34 00:02:49,088 --> 00:02:54,209 There were 62 men in his class. Scholastically, he stood 43rd. 35 00:02:55,377 --> 00:02:57,328 His speech is salty. 36 00:02:57,528 --> 00:03:01,000 On his right shoulder there is a tattooed anchor. 37 00:03:01,200 --> 00:03:03,769 He once owned a parrot. 38 00:03:03,969 --> 00:03:08,374 He wears the wings of a pilot earned at the age of 52. 39 00:03:08,574 --> 00:03:14,396 He is a sailor who has always been welcome on any ship at any time in any ocean. 40 00:03:17,132 --> 00:03:20,119 He now goes to his cabin where, tradition dictates, 41 00:03:20,319 --> 00:03:23,923 he will change to civilian clothes before he can take leave of his ship. 42 00:03:24,123 --> 00:03:26,908 Everything's ready, sir. Thank you. 43 00:03:44,593 --> 00:03:49,547 Manuel Salvador Jesus Marlvilla, one of 17 children. 44 00:03:49,747 --> 00:03:54,752 Born on the island of Luzon, 28 years in the United States Navy. 45 00:03:54,952 --> 00:03:59,390 Cheerfully and reverently he has served his God, his country and his Admiral. 46 00:03:59,590 --> 00:04:01,443 He too is retiring today. 47 00:04:02,043 --> 00:04:04,063 Manuel. Yes, sir. 48 00:04:04,263 --> 00:04:05,831 What are your plans? 49 00:04:06,031 --> 00:04:11,170 I'll go back to Luzon, sir. My brother has a farm. I'm invited to live there. 50 00:04:11,370 --> 00:04:14,723 That sounds peaceful. Yes, sir. 51 00:04:17,492 --> 00:04:19,078 You may find it too peaceful. 52 00:04:19,278 --> 00:04:20,613 If I do, sir, 53 00:04:20,813 --> 00:04:25,117 I have only to remember the unpeaceful times we have known. 54 00:04:25,317 --> 00:04:27,969 It was enough excitement for one lifetime. 55 00:04:29,738 --> 00:04:32,307 Yeah, I guess so. 56 00:04:37,178 --> 00:04:38,813 Manuel? Yes, sir. 57 00:04:40,815 --> 00:04:42,635 What do you remember best? 58 00:04:42,835 --> 00:04:50,614 Sir, I can remember the Gilbert Islands, the Marshall Islands, 59 00:04:50,814 --> 00:04:57,032 the Tokyo raid, Kwajalein and so many others, their names I cannot remember. 60 00:04:59,334 --> 00:05:04,839 But the one that will always stay clear in my mind is Guadalcanal. 61 00:05:06,708 --> 00:05:09,878 16 October, 1942. 62 00:05:27,595 --> 00:05:31,399 What's our ETA for Guadalcanal? 06:30. 63 00:05:39,074 --> 00:05:40,475 I've had it. 64 00:05:42,043 --> 00:05:44,263 You can't read it if you can't see it. 65 00:05:44,463 --> 00:05:48,167 The Admiral's staff recruited from his former flagship 66 00:05:48,367 --> 00:05:50,936 the aircraft carrier, Enterprise. 67 00:05:51,136 --> 00:05:53,555 Captain Frank Enright, Plans Officer. 68 00:05:55,123 --> 00:05:57,826 Captain Bill Bailey, Operations Officer. 69 00:05:59,394 --> 00:06:02,163 Captain Horace Key, Senior Flight Surgeon. 70 00:06:04,666 --> 00:06:11,522 Lieutenant Commander Andrew Jefferson Lowe III, aide and pilot, 71 00:06:11,722 --> 00:06:14,743 an authority on the Civil War and the Charleston. 72 00:06:18,580 --> 00:06:20,199 How we doing, Andy? 73 00:06:20,399 --> 00:06:23,267 We'll land before daylight, if there's anything to land on. 74 00:06:23,467 --> 00:06:27,039 Tokyo Express has been shelling Guadalcanal all night. 75 00:06:27,239 --> 00:06:30,792 They estimate 6,000 more Japanese troops will land. 76 00:06:31,426 --> 00:06:32,761 Six thousand. 77 00:06:34,829 --> 00:06:38,117 Why couldn't the old man have chosen someplace else to inspect? 78 00:06:38,317 --> 00:06:41,803 Yeah, someplace where they got some nurses or some pretty girls. 79 00:06:43,972 --> 00:06:45,840 Probably on account of you. 80 00:06:47,442 --> 00:06:48,710 Casanova. 81 00:06:50,111 --> 00:06:51,662 Old man asleep? 82 00:06:51,862 --> 00:06:53,499 Thanks to Doc. 83 00:06:53,699 --> 00:06:55,968 How'd you manage that, Doc? 84 00:06:56,168 --> 00:06:57,935 With a great big pill. 85 00:06:58,135 --> 00:07:01,572 You mean you got the old man to take a pill? Sure I did. 86 00:07:01,772 --> 00:07:03,491 No, I don't believe it. 87 00:07:34,189 --> 00:07:37,109 He's out like a light. 88 00:07:37,309 --> 00:07:39,311 It's the first time he's closed his eyes since we left Pearl Harbor. 89 00:07:39,511 --> 00:07:41,013 Yeah. 90 00:07:41,213 --> 00:07:44,782 Say, wouldn't this be a good time to sneak in there and give him his shots? 91 00:07:44,982 --> 00:07:46,018 He needs the sleep more. 92 00:07:46,218 --> 00:07:47,853 I thought you gave him the shots last week? 93 00:07:48,053 --> 00:07:51,439 No, no. We came close, but he got away again. 94 00:07:53,908 --> 00:07:58,913 I never seen a body so afraid of a little old hypodermic needle as the old man is. 95 00:08:00,849 --> 00:08:05,369 Well, you got him to take a pill, that's a major victory in itself. 96 00:08:05,569 --> 00:08:06,421 That's right. Yeah. 97 00:08:08,389 --> 00:08:13,712 Yes, Guadalcanal is the next scheduled stop on their inspection tour. 98 00:08:13,912 --> 00:08:16,197 But the schedule could be changed. 99 00:09:05,280 --> 00:09:07,366 The report of the sighting of the aircraft 100 00:09:07,566 --> 00:09:11,352 starts on its way to Japanese headquarters on the island of Truk. 101 00:09:45,286 --> 00:09:49,441 The underground message center in the basement of Japanese headquarters. 102 00:09:49,641 --> 00:09:51,810 The sighting report is handed to a decoding officer 103 00:09:52,010 --> 00:09:54,963 who will see to it that it is delivered to the appropriate authority. 104 00:09:56,965 --> 00:10:02,920 Rear Admiral Jiro Kobe, Chief of Staff under Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. 105 00:10:03,120 --> 00:10:06,191 He is putting the final touches on a detailed plan for the ceremony 106 00:10:06,391 --> 00:10:09,978 that will take place when the allies surrender the island of Guadalcanal. 107 00:10:19,921 --> 00:10:23,475 The decoding officer feels that the message of the sighting is important enough 108 00:10:23,675 --> 00:10:27,061 to bring to the attention of the Chief of Staff at once. 109 00:10:35,003 --> 00:10:37,788 Admiral Kobe is a little annoyed at the officer for bothering him 110 00:10:37,988 --> 00:10:40,975 with what he considers a routine matter. 111 00:11:02,063 --> 00:11:05,751 In spite of the fact that the message appears to be of little importance, 112 00:11:05,951 --> 00:11:08,320 it is still a classified document. 113 00:11:08,520 --> 00:11:12,658 And Admiral Kobe, a very careful man, does not leave it on his desk. 114 00:11:12,858 --> 00:11:14,475 He takes it with him. 115 00:11:36,397 --> 00:11:40,552 The gentleman you are about to meet is Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, 116 00:11:40,752 --> 00:11:43,571 Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Japanese Fleet. 117 00:11:52,580 --> 00:11:58,570 Born of seafaring stock on an island north of Japan, April 4th, 1884. 118 00:11:58,770 --> 00:12:02,941 He graduated from the Japanese Naval Academy in 1904. 119 00:12:03,141 --> 00:12:06,378 Americans who knew him when he was a naval attache in Washington, D.C. 120 00:12:06,578 --> 00:12:09,146 remember him as an excellent poker player. 121 00:12:09,346 --> 00:12:11,632 He was especially good at bluffing. 122 00:12:15,203 --> 00:12:16,755 Admiral Yamamoto asks Kobe 123 00:12:16,955 --> 00:12:20,891 for his latest estimate of the enemy situation on Guadalcanal. 124 00:12:21,091 --> 00:12:23,727 Kobe tells him that Japanese naval and air bombardments 125 00:12:23,927 --> 00:12:28,165 have put almost all Allied fighter aircraft out of commission. 126 00:12:28,365 --> 00:12:32,504 Imperial Japanese troops have practically surrounded Henderson Field. 127 00:12:32,704 --> 00:12:36,740 Allied ground forces have had no supplies or reinforcements. 128 00:12:36,940 --> 00:12:41,062 In his opinion, Guadalcanal will be in Japanese hands within four days. 129 00:12:42,296 --> 00:12:43,798 How sure is he? 130 00:12:45,967 --> 00:12:49,036 Well, here's a plan for the surrender ceremony. 131 00:12:59,680 --> 00:13:03,751 Yamamoto is delighted with the plan. Lauds Kobe for his initiative. 132 00:13:12,093 --> 00:13:14,945 The paper draws Yamamoto's attention. 133 00:13:15,145 --> 00:13:18,849 An American flying boat spotted enroute to Guadalcanal. 134 00:13:19,049 --> 00:13:23,989 To Kobe it is an item of no consequence, but Yamamoto is interested. 135 00:13:24,189 --> 00:13:26,857 Several high-ranking American officers at Pearl Harbor 136 00:13:27,057 --> 00:13:32,030 have been unaccounted for the past three days. They could be anywhere. 137 00:13:32,230 --> 00:13:36,133 The odds against their being on that flying boat are incalculable, 138 00:13:36,333 --> 00:13:38,637 but the old poker player has a hunch. 139 00:13:38,837 --> 00:13:41,673 When you get a hunch, bet a hunch. 140 00:13:41,873 --> 00:13:46,394 He orders 20 Zeros to intercept the flying boat on its arrival at Guadalcanal. 141 00:13:47,695 --> 00:13:49,915 Won't be long now. 142 00:13:50,115 --> 00:13:52,851 Andy just sent an ETA for 0600. 143 00:13:53,051 --> 00:13:56,388 That's less than an hour. We must've picked up a tail wind. 144 00:13:56,588 --> 00:13:57,538 Yeah. 145 00:13:58,539 --> 00:14:00,208 Sit down, sit down. 146 00:14:01,042 --> 00:14:03,428 Sleep well, Admiral? Fine. 147 00:14:03,628 --> 00:14:06,565 That pill really did the trick? Yeah. Slept like a baby. 148 00:14:06,765 --> 00:14:09,533 We've gone through all the reports on this area, sir. 149 00:14:09,733 --> 00:14:11,001 What do you make of them? 150 00:14:11,201 --> 00:14:14,673 What can we make of them? We're losing our shirt. 151 00:14:14,873 --> 00:14:17,741 Granted. Our job is to find out why. 152 00:14:17,941 --> 00:14:20,579 Primarily, I think it's a matter of logistics. 153 00:14:20,779 --> 00:14:25,766 Logistics hell, it's morale. Command. I say they ought to send in a new pitcher. 154 00:14:34,141 --> 00:14:36,611 Relieve Admiral Ghormley? Yes, sir. 155 00:14:42,683 --> 00:14:45,987 Until we've acquainted ourselves with the situation, 156 00:14:47,255 --> 00:14:49,657 I suggest we reserve our opinions. 157 00:14:51,259 --> 00:14:52,827 Yes, sir. 158 00:14:59,533 --> 00:15:03,838 For your information, the old man thinks the world of Admiral Ghormley. 159 00:15:04,639 --> 00:15:06,440 They're old friends. 160 00:15:11,979 --> 00:15:13,797 What's our position, Andy? 161 00:15:13,997 --> 00:15:16,784 We're three minutes ahead of flight plan, sir. 162 00:15:18,619 --> 00:15:20,955 How long you been on this course? 163 00:15:21,455 --> 00:15:23,190 About an hour, sir. 164 00:15:24,825 --> 00:15:27,112 What's the weather at Guadalcanal? 165 00:15:27,312 --> 00:15:29,913 Forecast is for clear. 166 00:15:30,113 --> 00:15:32,900 Is anything wrong, sir, with the flight plan? 167 00:15:38,806 --> 00:15:40,991 How's it going, Chief? Fine, Admiral. 168 00:15:41,191 --> 00:15:43,428 Been receiving Noumea loud and clear. 169 00:15:43,628 --> 00:15:44,628 Anything new? 170 00:15:44,828 --> 00:15:45,996 No, sir. 171 00:15:46,196 --> 00:15:52,704 Except this wasn't sent to us, but I picked it up. 172 00:15:52,904 --> 00:15:57,825 Noumea's reporting unusual Japanese radio traffic between Truk and Guadalcanal. 173 00:16:05,166 --> 00:16:06,434 Sit down. 174 00:16:09,837 --> 00:16:12,624 I think we'll pass up Guadalcanal. 175 00:16:12,824 --> 00:16:16,226 Tell Andy to change course to Noumea, direct. 176 00:16:16,426 --> 00:16:17,778 Aye, aye, sir. 177 00:16:22,383 --> 00:16:27,054 Admiral Yamamoto was not the only hunch player in the South Pacific. 178 00:16:38,132 --> 00:16:41,685 Sixty-five hundred miles to the east in Washington, D.C., 179 00:16:41,885 --> 00:16:45,055 seated at his desk, a man is talking on the telephone. 180 00:16:45,255 --> 00:16:48,642 Good, sir. I'm glad you concur, Mr. President. 181 00:16:50,411 --> 00:16:55,316 Yes. Thank you, sir. Goodbye. 182 00:17:00,321 --> 00:17:03,724 Operator, do you still have Pearl Harbor on the line? 183 00:17:04,892 --> 00:17:07,228 Hello, Chester. Yes, Ernie? 184 00:17:08,729 --> 00:17:11,616 We just got the green light from the White House. 185 00:17:11,816 --> 00:17:15,770 He's in the air right now. He doesn't have any decoding equipment on the plane. 186 00:17:45,433 --> 00:17:47,935 Pulaski of Admiral Ghormley's staff. Good trip, sir? 187 00:17:48,636 --> 00:17:50,220 Uneventful, I'm glad to say. 188 00:17:50,420 --> 00:17:52,807 You were to receive this at once, sir. 189 00:18:08,622 --> 00:18:11,643 You will relieve Admiral Ghormley and take command 190 00:18:11,843 --> 00:18:16,464 of the South Pacific area and South Pacific forces immediately. 191 00:18:26,307 --> 00:18:28,843 Damn. That's what I call a smart move. 192 00:18:36,350 --> 00:18:37,634 Where's Admiral Ghormley? 193 00:18:37,834 --> 00:18:40,772 He's waiting for you on the Argonne, sir. 194 00:18:40,972 --> 00:18:42,823 All right, Andy. Let's go. 195 00:18:51,398 --> 00:18:56,054 He and Ghormley had played on the same football team at the Naval Academy. 196 00:18:56,254 --> 00:18:58,672 They'd been friends for 40 years, 197 00:19:18,692 --> 00:19:21,079 Vice Admiral Robert L. Ghormley. 198 00:19:21,279 --> 00:19:24,015 Born in Portland, Oregon in 1883. 199 00:19:24,215 --> 00:19:27,819 At the age of 10 his family moved to Moscow, Idaho 200 00:19:28,019 --> 00:19:30,320 where he received all his early education. 201 00:19:30,520 --> 00:19:36,493 Phi Beta Kappa, graduated 12th in his class at the Naval Academy in 1906. 202 00:19:36,693 --> 00:19:40,214 In Admiral Ghormley's life there is no room for anything but Navy. 203 00:20:19,653 --> 00:20:21,922 Permission to come aboard, sir? 204 00:20:46,447 --> 00:20:49,766 Good to see you, Bill. Good to see you, Ghorm. 205 00:20:49,966 --> 00:20:51,785 You know my orders? Yeah. 206 00:20:53,487 --> 00:20:57,442 Hottest potato they ever handed me. I don't envy you. 207 00:20:57,642 --> 00:21:00,777 I suppose you were prepared for it? No. Not a hint of it. 208 00:21:00,977 --> 00:21:03,530 I still can't believe it. Neither can I. 209 00:21:05,799 --> 00:21:10,420 What made them do it? I haven't got your brains nor your ability. 210 00:21:10,620 --> 00:21:11,521 And after what you've been through... 211 00:21:11,721 --> 00:21:15,425 They'll never know what we've been through down here. 212 00:21:15,625 --> 00:21:18,646 Well, maybe they just wanted you to have a rest. Lord knows you've earned it. 213 00:21:20,247 --> 00:21:21,482 Come in. 214 00:21:24,685 --> 00:21:26,436 Excuse me, sir. 215 00:21:26,636 --> 00:21:29,774 I've finally contacted all the key commanders about your conference this evening. 216 00:21:29,974 --> 00:21:33,011 General Vandergrift is doubtful, but the others can get away. 217 00:21:33,211 --> 00:21:35,480 What time will suit the Admiral? 218 00:21:35,680 --> 00:21:37,164 Up to you, Bill. 219 00:21:37,831 --> 00:21:39,667 Whatever you decide. 220 00:21:43,003 --> 00:21:46,006 Admiral Halsey will advise you later. Aye, sir. 221 00:21:51,045 --> 00:21:56,466 Ghorm, why is the Navy taking such a licking at Guadalcanal? 222 00:21:56,666 --> 00:22:01,004 That's easy. Our people are worn out with day and night operations. 223 00:22:01,204 --> 00:22:04,841 Our search planes didn't see them coming and we were taken by surprise. 224 00:22:05,041 --> 00:22:07,712 Yamamoto's commanders are better trained for night fighting. 225 00:22:07,912 --> 00:22:10,682 They employed their torpedoes better. 226 00:22:10,882 --> 00:22:13,267 But we're learning fast, I plan to... 227 00:22:19,206 --> 00:22:22,042 Let's get this change of command over with. 228 00:22:23,777 --> 00:22:26,863 Ask Admiral Halsey's Chief of Staff and my Chief of Staff to come in here. 229 00:22:27,063 --> 00:22:28,215 Aye, sir. 230 00:22:31,885 --> 00:22:34,037 I saw George Baker at Pearl. 231 00:22:34,237 --> 00:22:36,673 How is he? Fine. 232 00:22:36,873 --> 00:22:39,010 He told me he ran into Joe Masefield about a year ago. 233 00:22:39,210 --> 00:22:40,394 Good. Bill, 234 00:22:44,398 --> 00:22:45,899 what did I do wrong? 235 00:22:49,236 --> 00:22:52,639 You didn't do anything wrong. You just got here first. 236 00:22:54,908 --> 00:22:59,747 And I'm going to get a lot of the credit for many of the things that you started. 237 00:23:01,782 --> 00:23:02,983 Thanks. 238 00:23:08,088 --> 00:23:10,308 Admiral Yamamoto makes it a point to relax 239 00:23:10,508 --> 00:23:13,244 between the hours of 1:00 and 2:00 each afternoon. 240 00:23:13,444 --> 00:23:17,664 Sometimes he naps, sometimes he reads, sometimes he plays chess. 241 00:23:19,433 --> 00:23:24,087 Today it's photography. The camera is a Leica with a 2,8 lens. 242 00:23:24,287 --> 00:23:26,540 The subject is a crimson hibiscus. 243 00:23:37,184 --> 00:23:40,238 In case you do not understand what is being said, 244 00:23:40,438 --> 00:23:45,292 Yamamoto is being advised that Admiral Ghormley has been relieved by Admiral Halsey. 245 00:23:46,894 --> 00:23:48,813 Yamamoto and Kobe share the opinion 246 00:23:49,013 --> 00:23:54,484 that the American situation is too far gone to be saved by a change of command. 247 00:23:54,684 --> 00:23:59,924 They figure it will take Halsey at least 30 days just to learn the new job, 248 00:24:00,124 --> 00:24:02,309 and by then, it will be too late. 249 00:24:05,846 --> 00:24:07,697 Wait just a minute. 250 00:24:07,897 --> 00:24:11,768 It was Halsey who led the spectacular and successful raids on the Marshalls. 251 00:24:11,968 --> 00:24:14,439 It was Halsey who raided Wake Island. 252 00:24:14,639 --> 00:24:17,440 It was Halsey who raided the Marcus Islands. 253 00:24:17,640 --> 00:24:22,113 It was Halsey who launched the incredible Doolittle attack against Tokyo. 254 00:24:22,313 --> 00:24:25,566 The filming of the crimson hibiscus will have to wait. 255 00:24:31,505 --> 00:24:33,291 We have five days. 256 00:24:33,491 --> 00:24:37,994 Six at the most, before Yamamoto's next big push. 257 00:24:38,194 --> 00:24:41,299 My immediate handicap is ignorance of the area. 258 00:24:41,499 --> 00:24:43,968 I've never been on Guadalcanal. 259 00:24:44,168 --> 00:24:46,838 You know the problem. You know what needs to be done. 260 00:24:47,038 --> 00:24:52,410 Do it. I'll back you. And throw away the book. 261 00:24:52,610 --> 00:24:54,512 The guy who wrote it was never in this situation. 262 00:24:54,712 --> 00:24:56,314 And one more thing, 263 00:24:56,514 --> 00:24:59,150 forget whether you're the Army, Navy, Marine, 264 00:24:59,350 --> 00:25:02,687 Australian, New Zealand or British. 265 00:25:02,887 --> 00:25:05,356 We'll operate as though we are all in one uniform, 266 00:25:05,556 --> 00:25:08,159 if I have to stencil South Pacific Fighting Force 267 00:25:08,359 --> 00:25:09,943 on the seat of every man's pants. 268 00:25:12,713 --> 00:25:17,068 Those of you wearing neckties may begin by taking them off 269 00:25:17,268 --> 00:25:19,337 because if you're as busy as you're going to be, 270 00:25:19,537 --> 00:25:22,389 or as you should be, you won't have time to put them on. 271 00:25:24,758 --> 00:25:27,160 My cabin door will always be open. 272 00:25:29,730 --> 00:25:31,064 Good luck. 273 00:25:33,934 --> 00:25:36,052 Captain Black, 274 00:25:36,252 --> 00:25:40,007 will you see me in my cabin in about five minutes? 275 00:25:51,752 --> 00:25:54,855 Sit down, Captain. I'll be with you in a minute. 276 00:26:03,263 --> 00:26:04,981 Admiral Ghormley's Chief of Staff, 277 00:26:05,181 --> 00:26:08,885 Captain Harry Black, class of 1919 at Annapolis. 278 00:26:09,085 --> 00:26:13,556 He knows the book. He thinks by the book. And he operates by the book. 279 00:26:13,756 --> 00:26:15,558 A former commanding officer once commented that 280 00:26:15,758 --> 00:26:17,627 he was too smart for his own good. 281 00:26:17,827 --> 00:26:19,546 He would be the first to deny this. 282 00:26:26,787 --> 00:26:29,105 What's the beef, Mr. Black? 283 00:26:29,305 --> 00:26:30,808 I think Admiral Ghormley got a bad deal. 284 00:26:31,008 --> 00:26:32,575 For which you blame me. I didn't say that, Admiral. 285 00:26:32,775 --> 00:26:34,577 You didn't have to. 286 00:26:34,777 --> 00:26:36,447 Now, if it's any consolation, 287 00:26:36,647 --> 00:26:39,984 I think Admiral Ghormley did as good a job, if not better, 288 00:26:40,184 --> 00:26:42,919 than anybody else could've done under existing conditions. 289 00:26:43,119 --> 00:26:46,206 It takes quite some time to learn about conditions down here, sir. 290 00:26:49,242 --> 00:26:51,144 Yes, I'm sure it does. 291 00:26:52,813 --> 00:26:54,414 And you're going to educate me. 292 00:26:56,316 --> 00:26:59,035 You want me to stay on? Of course. 293 00:26:59,235 --> 00:27:01,639 May I ask why, sir? 294 00:27:01,839 --> 00:27:05,158 I'd be a fool not to take advantage of your experience. 295 00:27:09,863 --> 00:27:12,116 How do I get a quick and accurate picture 296 00:27:12,316 --> 00:27:13,500 of our situation on Guadalcanal? 297 00:27:15,002 --> 00:27:16,319 Talk to the key commanders. 298 00:27:16,519 --> 00:27:19,673 Vandergrift, Geiger, Patch, Carlson, Harmon, Turner. 299 00:27:21,108 --> 00:27:22,692 How soon can you get them here? 300 00:27:22,892 --> 00:27:24,177 20:00, sir. 301 00:27:25,012 --> 00:27:26,847 Do it. Aye, aye, sir. 302 00:27:58,945 --> 00:28:01,499 Good evening, sir. 303 00:28:01,699 --> 00:28:05,336 Miss Young, sir, came aboard on behalf of the Red Cross Entertainment Committee. 304 00:28:05,536 --> 00:28:10,341 She's making a survey to see what the men would enjoy the most. 305 00:28:10,541 --> 00:28:13,544 I'm sure Commander Lowe will have some excellent suggestions. 306 00:28:13,744 --> 00:28:14,677 Would you believe it, sir? 307 00:28:14,877 --> 00:28:17,081 Miss Young and I grew up in the same town, 308 00:28:17,281 --> 00:28:20,667 but never laid eyes on each other until five minutes ago. 309 00:28:23,003 --> 00:28:24,738 About five minutes. 310 00:28:27,941 --> 00:28:29,743 It is a small world. 311 00:28:33,447 --> 00:28:35,115 Carry on. Yes, sir. 312 00:29:03,343 --> 00:29:06,113 Make yourselves comfortable. Sit anywhere. 313 00:29:11,318 --> 00:29:12,970 Any of you gentlemen need medication? 314 00:29:13,170 --> 00:29:14,637 I could stand a taste. 315 00:29:14,837 --> 00:29:16,723 I'll have some coffee, Doc. 316 00:29:17,624 --> 00:29:19,008 Thank you. 317 00:29:19,208 --> 00:29:20,778 Major General Millard F. Harmon, 318 00:29:20,978 --> 00:29:23,446 Commander of the Army Air Force in the South Pacific. 319 00:29:23,646 --> 00:29:27,016 Won the Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star in World War I. 320 00:29:27,216 --> 00:29:28,818 At his order Flying Fortresses 321 00:29:29,018 --> 00:29:32,339 now drop their bombs from altitudes as low as 200 feet. 322 00:29:33,507 --> 00:29:35,825 How about you, Colonel? Sir? 323 00:29:36,025 --> 00:29:38,863 The good doctor has authorized a combat ration. 324 00:29:39,063 --> 00:29:40,598 Not unless you're having something, sir. 325 00:29:40,798 --> 00:29:42,533 I'm not eligible aboard ship. 326 00:29:42,733 --> 00:29:45,101 Maybe when I visit your raiders on Guadalcanal. 327 00:29:45,301 --> 00:29:46,971 You'll be eligible, sir. 328 00:29:47,171 --> 00:29:50,541 Colonel Evans Carlson, enlisted in the Army at 16. 329 00:29:50,741 --> 00:29:52,643 Served in the Philippines, Hawaiian Islands, 330 00:29:52,843 --> 00:29:55,813 at the Mexican border and in World War I. 331 00:29:56,013 --> 00:30:01,317 Created and commands the American Guerilla Unit known as Carlson's Raiders. 332 00:30:01,517 --> 00:30:04,204 General Vandergrift and General Geiger, sir. 333 00:30:06,039 --> 00:30:07,458 Hello, sir. 334 00:30:07,658 --> 00:30:09,160 Roy. Admiral. 335 00:30:09,360 --> 00:30:11,395 You all know General Vandergrift and General Geiger. 336 00:30:11,595 --> 00:30:13,496 Gentlemen. How are you, sir? 337 00:30:13,696 --> 00:30:14,632 Sorry we're late, sir. 338 00:30:14,832 --> 00:30:17,001 We ran into a little excitement around takeoff time. 339 00:30:17,201 --> 00:30:19,286 Yeah. Washing Machine Charlie. 340 00:30:20,554 --> 00:30:21,955 Have a seat. 341 00:30:24,891 --> 00:30:26,693 Excuse me, gentlemen. 342 00:30:28,895 --> 00:30:31,865 Archie, how bad is it? 343 00:30:33,867 --> 00:30:35,885 Whatever they've told you, it's worse. 344 00:30:36,085 --> 00:30:41,325 Mud, malaria, mosquitoes, dengue fever, dysentery... 345 00:30:41,525 --> 00:30:44,160 Major General Alexander Archer Vandergrift, 346 00:30:44,360 --> 00:30:47,163 Commander of all Marines on Guadalcanal. 347 00:30:47,363 --> 00:30:49,867 Nickname, "Sunny Jim." 348 00:30:50,067 --> 00:30:53,836 His favorite General, Stonewall Jackson. 349 00:30:54,036 --> 00:30:57,540 We're living on captured rice, driving our trucks on captured gas. 350 00:30:57,740 --> 00:31:01,744 What are we short of? Kelly Turner can tell you. 351 00:31:01,944 --> 00:31:06,382 Ammunition, food, medicine, tools, spare parts, pilots, 352 00:31:06,582 --> 00:31:10,386 aircraft, ground troops... Everything except Japs. 353 00:31:10,586 --> 00:31:12,121 It's been that way ever since we landed. 354 00:31:12,321 --> 00:31:14,592 If you think the Navy's been letting you down, Archie, 355 00:31:14,792 --> 00:31:18,229 let's you and me trade places for about 24 hours. 356 00:31:18,429 --> 00:31:19,897 Maybe then you'll get some idea... 357 00:31:20,097 --> 00:31:22,099 Rear Admiral Kelly Turner. 358 00:31:22,299 --> 00:31:25,369 His job, organize the transports and supply ships. 359 00:31:25,569 --> 00:31:27,705 "His motto," If you don't have losses, 360 00:31:27,905 --> 00:31:30,790 "you aren't doing enough." His hobby, gardening. 361 00:31:31,825 --> 00:31:33,978 How the hell I'm gonna give more naval support 362 00:31:34,178 --> 00:31:36,914 when I don't have the ships, cargo or combat? 363 00:31:37,114 --> 00:31:40,084 I just don't have the ships. 364 00:31:40,284 --> 00:31:42,885 So we let the Tokyo Express keep cruising down the Slot 365 00:31:43,085 --> 00:31:45,556 every night pouring shells onto Henderson Field. 366 00:31:45,756 --> 00:31:49,126 We're down to just one carrier in the whole South Pacific, 367 00:31:49,326 --> 00:31:52,096 until the Enterprise gets back from Pearl. 368 00:31:52,296 --> 00:31:53,229 Roy? 369 00:31:53,429 --> 00:31:55,399 Major General Roy G. Geiger, 370 00:31:55,599 --> 00:31:58,769 Commander of all aviation units on Guadalcanal. 371 00:31:58,969 --> 00:32:02,522 He's had seven and a half hours sleep in the last four days. 372 00:32:03,523 --> 00:32:06,644 Maintenance in that mud is a nightmare. 373 00:32:06,844 --> 00:32:09,696 We're lucky to get up six aircraft against 30. 374 00:32:10,797 --> 00:32:13,117 Admiral, this morning I had to kick, 375 00:32:13,317 --> 00:32:15,184 literally kick a couple of pilots awake 376 00:32:15,384 --> 00:32:17,521 to drive them back into their cockpits. 377 00:32:17,721 --> 00:32:19,657 They were that beat. 378 00:32:19,857 --> 00:32:23,359 Admiral, unless the Navy shows the flag up there soon, 379 00:32:23,559 --> 00:32:25,928 I can't answer for the outcome. 380 00:32:26,128 --> 00:32:28,998 How can we protect transports in those restricted waters? 381 00:32:29,198 --> 00:32:31,302 I'd have to commit what's left of my task force 382 00:32:31,502 --> 00:32:33,002 and risk losing the whole works. 383 00:32:33,202 --> 00:32:35,706 Which is exactly the risk I'm running right now. 384 00:32:35,906 --> 00:32:37,273 And me. 385 00:32:37,473 --> 00:32:40,843 Sir, the fact of the matter is, we all share General Vandergrift's feeling. 386 00:32:41,043 --> 00:32:43,530 Everybody's asking, "Where's the Navy?" 387 00:32:47,100 --> 00:32:49,169 Anyone else care to speak? 388 00:32:52,572 --> 00:32:54,207 You painted a black picture, gentlemen. 389 00:32:56,076 --> 00:32:57,944 It's black, all right, 390 00:33:00,180 --> 00:33:02,782 but it can get a hell of a lot blacker. 391 00:33:04,284 --> 00:33:06,853 Less than a year ago we were clobbered at Pearl Harbor 392 00:33:08,521 --> 00:33:10,708 and they've been pushing us back ever since. 393 00:33:10,908 --> 00:33:14,761 Now, Guadalcanal is the keystone of our defense. 394 00:33:16,429 --> 00:33:18,681 If we lose Guadalcanal, 395 00:33:18,881 --> 00:33:23,754 there'll be nothing to stop them going all the way down to Australia. 396 00:33:23,954 --> 00:33:26,522 They'll cut our lines of communication, 397 00:33:26,722 --> 00:33:28,875 they'll cut our lines of supply, 398 00:33:30,076 --> 00:33:34,981 the war could be prolonged for years. Or worse. 399 00:33:38,218 --> 00:33:40,420 Guadalcanal is our last chance. 400 00:33:43,390 --> 00:33:46,043 I promise you everything I've got. 401 00:33:46,243 --> 00:33:47,327 The Navy will be there. 402 00:33:48,795 --> 00:33:51,515 I'll get you more air support 403 00:33:51,715 --> 00:33:53,517 and I'll step up your supplies. 404 00:33:53,717 --> 00:33:56,587 But, Admiral, even if I could scrape up enough supply ships, 405 00:33:56,787 --> 00:34:00,556 every time there's an air alert they have to quit unloading and pull out. 406 00:34:00,756 --> 00:34:02,075 Then we'll step up the unloading. 407 00:34:04,577 --> 00:34:05,578 Yes, sir. 408 00:34:06,513 --> 00:34:11,567 All right. Let's get down to cases. 409 00:34:11,767 --> 00:34:13,202 - Goodnight, Colonel. - Goodnight, sir. 410 00:34:13,402 --> 00:34:15,471 Goodnight, Admiral. Thank you very much. 411 00:34:15,671 --> 00:34:18,374 Admiral, good luck. Goodnight, Admiral. 412 00:34:18,574 --> 00:34:20,093 Come and visit us. 413 00:34:23,296 --> 00:34:27,049 Now hear this. Call away number one, motor whaleboat. 414 00:34:27,249 --> 00:34:30,103 Well, you sure made them feel better. 415 00:34:32,806 --> 00:34:37,277 Admiral, where you gonna get all that stuff you promised? 416 00:34:43,650 --> 00:34:45,118 I don't know. 417 00:34:53,526 --> 00:34:57,346 Now, where can I lay my hands on some ground troops 418 00:34:57,546 --> 00:34:58,981 and get them to Guadalcanal? 419 00:34:59,181 --> 00:35:01,585 I'm afraid the bottom of the barrel has already been scraped bare, sir, 420 00:35:01,785 --> 00:35:03,470 by Admiral Ghormley. 421 00:35:04,170 --> 00:35:05,638 Are you sure? 422 00:35:07,540 --> 00:35:10,526 What about this proposed airstrip at in the Dai, 423 00:35:10,726 --> 00:35:13,362 and the Army ground troops we're sending in to build it? 424 00:35:13,562 --> 00:35:15,631 They're committed. They're on their way. 425 00:35:15,831 --> 00:35:18,434 Why can't we divert them to the island, tonight? 426 00:35:18,634 --> 00:35:20,636 But, Admiral, there's a specific directive. 427 00:35:20,836 --> 00:35:23,974 But we are faced with one hell of an emergency. 428 00:35:24,174 --> 00:35:25,476 The airstrip isn't that essential. 429 00:35:25,676 --> 00:35:28,712 It's 205 miles closer to Henderson than any we've got, sir. 430 00:35:28,912 --> 00:35:32,114 So we increase our air search area 205 miles. 431 00:35:32,314 --> 00:35:35,786 But that does not save 25,000 men on Guadalcanal. 432 00:35:35,986 --> 00:35:38,122 Admiral, by the time we went through channels to try to change... 433 00:35:38,322 --> 00:35:40,324 There won't be time for channels. 434 00:35:40,524 --> 00:35:42,226 I tell you, unless we move now, 435 00:35:42,426 --> 00:35:44,695 there won't be any need for that airstrip. 436 00:35:44,895 --> 00:35:47,196 And, Harry, there's only one thing to do, 437 00:35:47,396 --> 00:35:49,967 intercept those ground troops and send them where they'll do the most good. 438 00:35:50,167 --> 00:35:53,003 And ignore the directive? We can argue with them later. 439 00:35:53,203 --> 00:35:54,738 But, Admiral, we can't do that. 440 00:35:54,938 --> 00:35:59,543 I think we'd be entirely wrong to take such a decision into our own hands. 441 00:35:59,743 --> 00:36:03,747 Is that your best judgment? It's my frank opinion, sir. 442 00:36:03,947 --> 00:36:05,481 Are you prepared for the consequences? 443 00:36:05,681 --> 00:36:06,650 I am, sir. 444 00:36:06,850 --> 00:36:10,821 I mean the consequences of losing Guadalcanal? 445 00:36:11,021 --> 00:36:13,924 Or are you concerned with repercussions from topside? 446 00:36:14,124 --> 00:36:16,527 It isn't just a matter of repercussions, sir, 447 00:36:16,727 --> 00:36:18,996 I think it would be fairer to say, that I believe that these things 448 00:36:19,196 --> 00:36:20,613 have to be properly coordinated. 449 00:36:28,454 --> 00:36:32,409 I'm afraid you'll have to leave that one to me, Harry. 450 00:36:32,609 --> 00:36:36,896 Issue the necessary orders, and advise Harmon, Patch and Vandergrift. 451 00:36:38,097 --> 00:36:39,599 Aye, aye, sir. 452 00:36:42,502 --> 00:36:44,470 Harry? Sir. 453 00:36:46,239 --> 00:36:48,474 Ask Pulaski to come in, please. 454 00:36:50,910 --> 00:36:52,145 Yes, sir. 455 00:36:53,112 --> 00:36:56,033 You know, I missed that shot. 456 00:36:56,233 --> 00:36:58,202 Lieutenant Pulaski, the Admiral wants to see you. 457 00:36:58,402 --> 00:36:59,586 Thank you. 458 00:37:03,623 --> 00:37:04,857 Come in. 459 00:37:08,294 --> 00:37:09,580 Have a seat, Mike. 460 00:37:09,780 --> 00:37:12,316 Quite a bunch out there still waiting to see you, sir. 461 00:37:12,516 --> 00:37:13,600 I know. 462 00:37:15,101 --> 00:37:16,752 The pieces beginning to fit together? 463 00:37:16,952 --> 00:37:18,789 Little by little. 464 00:37:18,989 --> 00:37:22,459 Mike, just how good is our Intelligence? 465 00:37:22,659 --> 00:37:26,630 Well, the Polynesians resent the Japs, so they help us. 466 00:37:26,830 --> 00:37:28,564 Missionaries and Australian coast-watchers 467 00:37:28,764 --> 00:37:30,801 in hiding along the Solomon's chain 468 00:37:31,001 --> 00:37:35,272 tip us to Jap ships coming down the slot and air raids. 469 00:37:35,472 --> 00:37:38,242 I've got two men with radios, here on Rendova. 470 00:37:38,442 --> 00:37:41,245 One in the Shortland's, and several, here, in the Russell's. 471 00:37:41,445 --> 00:37:42,945 That's right under the Japs' noses. 472 00:37:43,145 --> 00:37:45,531 How do they evade capture? Some don't. 473 00:37:48,301 --> 00:37:49,685 I see. 474 00:37:49,885 --> 00:37:52,756 Mike, they tell me you're an expert on the Orient. 475 00:37:52,956 --> 00:37:56,093 Not an expert. Spent some years in Japan. 476 00:37:56,293 --> 00:37:59,328 Speak the language, know most of their leaders personally. 477 00:37:59,528 --> 00:38:01,765 Tojo, Nomura, Admiral Yamamoto... 478 00:38:01,965 --> 00:38:03,500 What can you tell me about Yamamoto? 479 00:38:03,700 --> 00:38:07,436 He's the best they've got. A fine tactician, a brilliant strategist, 480 00:38:07,636 --> 00:38:09,972 he commands the fanatical loyalty of his men. 481 00:38:10,172 --> 00:38:12,608 I understand that when his fliers are downed in the water, 482 00:38:12,808 --> 00:38:13,877 they don't even expect to be picked up. 483 00:38:14,077 --> 00:38:15,145 That's right, sir. 484 00:38:15,345 --> 00:38:18,382 They know he won't spare planes for rescue. 485 00:38:18,582 --> 00:38:20,784 Nice, very nice. 486 00:38:20,984 --> 00:38:22,284 If you'd like a personal note, sir, 487 00:38:22,484 --> 00:38:24,453 I can tell you he's quite a poker player. 488 00:38:24,653 --> 00:38:26,355 You've played with him? Many times. 489 00:38:26,555 --> 00:38:27,958 When he was naval attache in Washington. 490 00:38:28,158 --> 00:38:30,160 And he was rough? Very. 491 00:38:30,360 --> 00:38:32,963 Consistently overplayed his hand and got away with it. 492 00:38:33,163 --> 00:38:36,333 I hear that he's hot for naval aviation and carriers. 493 00:38:36,533 --> 00:38:37,968 That's right, sir. 494 00:38:38,168 --> 00:38:40,887 I guess you know the part he played at Pearl? 495 00:38:43,022 --> 00:38:46,208 Just that he was there. He was there all right. 496 00:38:46,408 --> 00:38:47,811 We recently learned that it was Yamamoto 497 00:38:48,011 --> 00:38:51,348 who planned and directed the attack on Pearl Harbor. 498 00:38:51,548 --> 00:38:54,918 Actually Yamamoto was against war with the United States. 499 00:38:55,118 --> 00:38:58,055 He predicted that in the end Japan would lose. 500 00:38:58,255 --> 00:39:00,157 However once the higher-ups overruled him, 501 00:39:00,357 --> 00:39:02,893 he threw himself wholeheartedly into the effort. 502 00:39:03,093 --> 00:39:05,262 Pearl Harbor was his first assignment. 503 00:39:05,462 --> 00:39:07,564 And it could've been my last assignment. 504 00:39:07,764 --> 00:39:10,000 If it hadn't been for engine trouble at sea, 505 00:39:10,200 --> 00:39:14,338 I'd of been caught in the harbor with the rest of those poor devils. 506 00:39:14,538 --> 00:39:16,073 Well, thanks, Mike. 507 00:39:16,273 --> 00:39:19,009 It'll be your job from now on to read Yamamoto's mind for me. 508 00:39:19,209 --> 00:39:21,427 I'll do my best, sir. I'm sure you will. 509 00:39:23,229 --> 00:39:26,383 Are your whizz kids making any headway with the Japanese code? 510 00:39:26,583 --> 00:39:28,050 Some. 511 00:39:28,250 --> 00:39:29,553 Light a fire under them, will you? 512 00:39:29,753 --> 00:39:31,620 Yes, sir. Goodnight, sir. Goodnight. 513 00:39:31,820 --> 00:39:33,306 And send Andy in, please. Yes, sir. 514 00:39:42,582 --> 00:39:44,201 You wanted to see me, sir? 515 00:39:44,401 --> 00:39:46,068 Who else is waiting out there? Well, now, let me see. 516 00:39:46,268 --> 00:39:48,372 There's that freighter captain you sent for. 517 00:39:48,572 --> 00:39:50,072 Three newspaper correspondents, 518 00:39:50,272 --> 00:39:52,425 a psychological warfare officer... 519 00:39:54,026 --> 00:39:56,812 A psychological warfare officer just in from the States. 520 00:39:57,012 --> 00:39:59,715 Am I keeping you up? No, sir. 521 00:39:59,915 --> 00:40:01,550 Who else is there? Doc Key for one. 522 00:40:01,750 --> 00:40:04,286 He says if you don't see him next, he's gonna bust in here anyway. 523 00:40:04,486 --> 00:40:06,005 Call him. Yes, sir. 524 00:40:06,939 --> 00:40:08,508 Doc, come on in. 525 00:40:11,477 --> 00:40:12,728 Good evening, Doc. 526 00:40:12,928 --> 00:40:15,165 Good morning might be closer to it, sir. 527 00:40:15,365 --> 00:40:17,466 Does the Admiral realize he's been cooped up in this office 528 00:40:17,666 --> 00:40:21,238 seeing person after person for 16 consecutive hours? 529 00:40:21,438 --> 00:40:22,571 Is that a record? 530 00:40:22,771 --> 00:40:24,306 No, sir, it isn't a record, 531 00:40:24,506 --> 00:40:26,610 if you'll pardon my saying so, it isn't very smart. 532 00:40:26,810 --> 00:40:29,745 As your chief flight surgeon, I must insist that you get more rest. 533 00:40:29,945 --> 00:40:33,250 They tell me there are men on Guadalcanal who haven't slept in days. 534 00:40:33,450 --> 00:40:35,252 Yes, sir. But they're not 60 years old, 535 00:40:35,452 --> 00:40:38,120 and they're not fresh out of a hospital. 536 00:40:38,320 --> 00:40:40,422 Just give me one more hour. No, sir. 537 00:40:40,622 --> 00:40:43,325 As long as I'm here, there's something else I might as well attend to. 538 00:40:43,525 --> 00:40:44,628 What's that for? What're you gonna do? 539 00:40:44,828 --> 00:40:47,364 Your shots, sir. What do I need those for? 540 00:40:47,564 --> 00:40:50,801 There's no telling what you'll run into on Guadalcanal. 541 00:40:51,001 --> 00:40:53,702 How did you know I was going up there? 542 00:40:53,902 --> 00:40:56,206 I have friends in high places. 543 00:40:56,406 --> 00:40:58,208 You tell him? No, sir. 544 00:40:58,408 --> 00:40:59,843 You know me better than that. 545 00:41:00,043 --> 00:41:01,211 All right, if you'll just roll up your sleeve, sir. 546 00:41:01,411 --> 00:41:02,995 Now, wait a minute. 547 00:41:04,263 --> 00:41:07,384 You put that ice pick away and we'll make a deal. 548 00:41:07,584 --> 00:41:09,853 We're not leaving until tomorrow afternoon, 549 00:41:10,053 --> 00:41:12,389 you can give me the shots just before lunch. 550 00:41:12,589 --> 00:41:14,858 No. I won't see anybody else tonight. 551 00:41:15,058 --> 00:41:18,344 I'll have Andy clear off the office and I'll go right to bed. 552 00:41:19,245 --> 00:41:21,465 All right, sir. It's a deal. 553 00:41:21,665 --> 00:41:24,533 Andy, will you explain the situation to the people outside and turn in. 554 00:41:24,733 --> 00:41:26,336 Yes, sir. Goodnight, Admiral. 555 00:41:26,536 --> 00:41:27,720 Goodnight. 556 00:41:29,922 --> 00:41:33,844 I thought we were taking off to Guadalcanal at dawn. 557 00:41:34,044 --> 00:41:36,362 We are. Well, you just told Doc... 558 00:41:37,864 --> 00:41:41,400 Now, sir, that's real sneaky. 559 00:41:43,236 --> 00:41:44,721 Goodnight, Andy. 560 00:41:44,921 --> 00:41:47,740 All this fuss over a couple of little bitty old shots. 561 00:41:49,609 --> 00:41:51,210 Goodnight, Andy. 562 00:41:54,480 --> 00:41:56,048 Goodnight, sir. 563 00:42:00,620 --> 00:42:03,923 The Admiral isn't seeing anybody else tonight. 564 00:42:26,913 --> 00:42:28,465 Come in. 565 00:42:28,665 --> 00:42:30,249 Captain Black, sir. 566 00:42:35,688 --> 00:42:37,040 What is it, Harry? 567 00:42:37,240 --> 00:42:39,325 About the airstrip matter, sir. 568 00:42:43,963 --> 00:42:45,048 What about it? 569 00:42:45,248 --> 00:42:46,216 Well, in view of the position I took, 570 00:42:46,416 --> 00:42:48,884 if a change in my assignment would be for the best I... 571 00:42:49,084 --> 00:42:50,552 Because you bucked me on it? 572 00:42:50,752 --> 00:42:52,988 That's part of your job. 573 00:42:53,188 --> 00:42:55,659 If we both thought exactly alike, I wouldn't need you. 574 00:42:55,859 --> 00:42:58,644 Thank you, sir. The orders have gone out, sir. 575 00:42:59,712 --> 00:43:01,498 Now we both better jump to one side. 576 00:43:01,698 --> 00:43:02,949 I think so, sir. 577 00:43:56,335 --> 00:43:58,455 Welcome to Guadalcanal, sir. Thanks. 578 00:43:58,655 --> 00:44:01,907 Captain Bailey. You remember Andy Lowe? 579 00:44:02,842 --> 00:44:04,059 How do you do? Anyone else with you? 580 00:44:04,259 --> 00:44:05,694 No. I left them all on the Argonne. 581 00:44:05,894 --> 00:44:07,062 I brought you four sacks of mail 582 00:44:07,262 --> 00:44:10,500 and nine drums of aviation gasoline instead. 583 00:44:10,700 --> 00:44:14,169 No reflection on your staff, Admiral, but you couldn't have made a better switch. 584 00:44:14,369 --> 00:44:18,141 Sergeant, a load of gas drums for you and mail. 585 00:44:18,341 --> 00:44:21,211 Yes, sir. Okay, you guys, you heard the man. 586 00:44:21,411 --> 00:44:23,513 Well, Admiral, where can we take you first? 587 00:44:23,713 --> 00:44:25,981 I don't want to tie you up. Just give me a jeep 588 00:44:26,181 --> 00:44:27,349 and a driver who knows his way around. 589 00:44:27,549 --> 00:44:29,551 I'll be glad to go with you. No thanks. 590 00:44:29,751 --> 00:44:31,820 I prefer to have a look around on my own, 591 00:44:32,020 --> 00:44:34,157 while Captain Bailey gets together with you and your G-3. 592 00:44:34,357 --> 00:44:36,191 All right, sir. Lieutenant Ludlum. 593 00:44:36,391 --> 00:44:37,826 Take the Admiral anyplace he wants to go. 594 00:44:38,026 --> 00:44:39,111 Yes, sir. 595 00:44:42,481 --> 00:44:44,534 First Lieutenant Harrison Ludlum. 596 00:44:44,734 --> 00:44:50,540 Age 28. Occupation, printer. Married, two children. 597 00:44:50,740 --> 00:44:54,126 Thirty-six hours from now a sniper's bullet will make him a paraplegic. 598 00:45:09,075 --> 00:45:11,628 That's the Padre, sir. Padre? 599 00:45:11,828 --> 00:45:14,364 Father Gehring, Navy chaplain. Could we give him a lift? 600 00:45:14,564 --> 00:45:15,899 Of course. 601 00:45:16,099 --> 00:45:17,083 Hey, Padre. 602 00:45:22,955 --> 00:45:26,209 Welcome aboard, Padre. Thank you, Admiral. 603 00:45:26,409 --> 00:45:27,711 This is Andy Lowe. 604 00:45:27,911 --> 00:45:29,946 Pleased to meet you. How do you do? 605 00:45:30,146 --> 00:45:35,050 Fred Gehring, naval chaplain, a Vincentian father. 606 00:45:35,250 --> 00:45:39,923 Served in China 1933 to 1940. Holds the Legion of Merit. 607 00:45:40,123 --> 00:45:42,374 Speaks Chinese, plays the fiddle. 608 00:45:43,209 --> 00:45:45,160 How far up are you going? 609 00:45:45,360 --> 00:45:48,781 Maybe a mile, maybe less. Depends on how things are. 610 00:45:49,882 --> 00:45:51,784 How are things, Father? 611 00:45:53,819 --> 00:45:55,354 Lousy, Admiral. 612 00:46:16,642 --> 00:46:19,928 Lieutenant Tadashi Nasu. 613 00:46:20,128 --> 00:46:23,800 Taught Chemistry at the University of Tokyo. Married, three children. 614 00:46:24,000 --> 00:46:26,034 At 1:00 this morning he led 50 men 615 00:46:26,234 --> 00:46:28,937 in an assault against a Marine machine-gun position. 616 00:46:29,137 --> 00:46:32,142 He came closest to reaching the objective. 617 00:46:32,342 --> 00:46:34,444 The others never made it to the creek. 618 00:46:34,644 --> 00:46:36,695 That's the Tenaru River. 619 00:46:38,063 --> 00:46:41,667 We're here, they're there. 620 00:46:44,670 --> 00:46:46,890 Got it? Got it. 621 00:46:47,090 --> 00:46:50,727 Okay. So all night long we're calling back and forth, 622 00:46:50,927 --> 00:46:53,563 "Tojo's for the birds. Babe Ruth stinks." 623 00:46:53,763 --> 00:46:55,964 Private First Class, Eric Lauder. 624 00:46:56,164 --> 00:46:57,901 He mans the 50-caliber machine gun 625 00:46:58,101 --> 00:47:00,068 that was assaulted early this morning. 626 00:47:00,268 --> 00:47:02,421 In 15 minutes he killed 38 men. 627 00:47:03,189 --> 00:47:05,090 He is 19 years of age. 628 00:47:06,025 --> 00:47:08,194 I thought they'd never stop coming. 629 00:47:09,461 --> 00:47:11,713 Well, supposing they'd come around your flank 630 00:47:11,913 --> 00:47:13,365 instead of coming at you head on? 631 00:47:14,700 --> 00:47:18,221 We wouldn't be here, Admiral. You know what I mean? 632 00:47:18,421 --> 00:47:19,821 I know what you mean. 633 00:47:20,021 --> 00:47:22,942 Okay, you guys, let's go. Come on, let's go. 634 00:47:25,945 --> 00:47:30,382 Three men in that squad will survive the battle for Guadalcanal. 635 00:47:37,489 --> 00:47:41,293 Private First Class Eric Lauder isn't one of them. 636 00:48:14,994 --> 00:48:16,646 Admiral Halsey, this is Doc White. 637 00:48:16,846 --> 00:48:18,915 How do you do, Admiral? I'm pleased to meet you, Dr. White. 638 00:48:19,115 --> 00:48:20,250 You get on with your work. Don't let me stop you. 639 00:48:20,450 --> 00:48:21,800 Okay, Admiral. 640 00:48:56,635 --> 00:48:58,820 Could you have dinner with us at Headquarters tonight, Father? 641 00:48:59,020 --> 00:49:00,255 Well, thank you, Admiral. 642 00:49:00,455 --> 00:49:02,959 But I've already promised the boys of Company F 643 00:49:03,159 --> 00:49:04,910 I'd have chow with them. 644 00:49:06,312 --> 00:49:09,081 Goodbye, sir. Thank you. 645 00:49:10,482 --> 00:49:12,184 Goodbye. Bye, Father. 646 00:49:18,223 --> 00:49:19,725 God bless you. 647 00:49:22,194 --> 00:49:24,430 I think he meant that, Admiral. 648 00:49:25,831 --> 00:49:28,334 He wouldn't know how not to mean it. 649 00:49:52,791 --> 00:49:55,027 Which one of you is Joe Foss? 650 00:50:03,535 --> 00:50:05,070 That's me, sir. 651 00:50:08,707 --> 00:50:11,877 I've been hearing a lot of good things about you. 652 00:50:12,444 --> 00:50:14,230 Likewise, Admiral. 653 00:50:14,430 --> 00:50:16,666 Captain Joseph Jacob Foss. 654 00:50:16,866 --> 00:50:18,935 First Ace to destroy as many enemy planes 655 00:50:19,135 --> 00:50:21,738 as Eddie Rickenbacker did in World War I. 656 00:50:21,938 --> 00:50:25,073 Executive officer of Squadron WMF-121, 657 00:50:25,273 --> 00:50:27,744 known as "Joe's Flying Circus." 658 00:50:27,944 --> 00:50:32,749 In 1955 he will become the 20th Governor of South Dakota. 659 00:50:32,949 --> 00:50:35,183 Last night's raid cost us two destroyed, seven damaged, 660 00:50:35,383 --> 00:50:37,102 but not beyond repair. 661 00:50:38,904 --> 00:50:40,390 How do you feel about the Zeros? 662 00:50:40,590 --> 00:50:42,525 Well, they've got a definite edge in a dogfight. 663 00:50:42,725 --> 00:50:45,244 More maneuverable and they out-climb us. 664 00:50:46,612 --> 00:50:50,098 Well, you'll be getting the new Corsairs within two weeks, 665 00:50:50,298 --> 00:50:53,034 and I'll get the P-38's to the Army as quickly as I can. 666 00:50:53,234 --> 00:50:55,872 That should change the picture considerably. 667 00:50:56,072 --> 00:50:57,707 We can use a change, Admiral. 668 00:50:57,907 --> 00:50:59,709 You're doing better than well with what you have. 669 00:50:59,909 --> 00:51:02,961 But the new stuff should help. Good to see you. 670 00:51:03,495 --> 00:51:05,030 Thank you, sir. 671 00:51:20,846 --> 00:51:22,381 How's it going? 672 00:51:23,782 --> 00:51:25,717 Great. Just great. 673 00:51:26,718 --> 00:51:29,404 And you can quote me directly on that. 674 00:51:29,604 --> 00:51:32,108 Lieutenant Thomas G. Lanphier, Jr., 675 00:51:32,308 --> 00:51:34,010 100 combat missions. 676 00:51:34,210 --> 00:51:37,914 Shot down seven Jap planes, destroyed 10 on the ground. 677 00:51:38,114 --> 00:51:40,415 Soloed at the age of 14. 678 00:51:40,615 --> 00:51:43,686 No sleep at night. Japs coming in, dropping bombs. 679 00:51:43,886 --> 00:51:45,370 Nothing but mud. 680 00:51:46,305 --> 00:51:47,522 Whoever dreamed this one up 681 00:51:47,722 --> 00:51:50,792 ought to be hung from the nearest palm tree by his thumbs. 682 00:51:50,992 --> 00:51:53,178 If you mean General Tojo, I agree. 683 00:51:54,646 --> 00:51:56,833 Be seeing you. Yeah. 684 00:51:57,033 --> 00:51:59,434 What did you say your name was? 685 00:51:59,634 --> 00:52:02,688 I didn't say. But it's Lamphier. Tom Lamphier. 686 00:52:11,196 --> 00:52:13,732 Thanks. Say, who the hell was that? 687 00:52:14,933 --> 00:52:18,270 They say his name is Halsey. 688 00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:22,708 Halsey? 689 00:52:30,749 --> 00:52:33,636 There's nothing wrong with this chow. 690 00:52:33,836 --> 00:52:36,188 The problem is quantity, not quality. 691 00:52:38,924 --> 00:52:40,859 Archie, I have an idea... 692 00:52:44,229 --> 00:52:47,682 Washing Machine Charlie. A nightly visitor. 693 00:52:47,882 --> 00:52:50,685 Twin-engines purposely out of synchronization. 694 00:52:50,885 --> 00:52:52,053 Bombs small. 695 00:52:52,253 --> 00:52:55,440 Mission, keep the Allied Forces from sleeping. 696 00:53:03,148 --> 00:53:05,050 That his calling card? 697 00:53:06,718 --> 00:53:07,904 There's not much to worry about, 698 00:53:08,104 --> 00:53:10,722 unless some of his friends drop by later. 699 00:53:11,590 --> 00:53:14,459 I hope not. I could use some sleep. 700 00:53:38,116 --> 00:53:39,785 Air raid, Admiral. 701 00:53:41,987 --> 00:53:43,873 What's the procedure? 702 00:53:44,073 --> 00:53:46,091 The nearest shelter until the "All Clear." 703 00:53:49,461 --> 00:53:51,196 And leave here for a hole in the ground? 704 00:53:52,831 --> 00:53:54,032 I recommend it. 705 00:53:56,168 --> 00:53:58,888 Well, no thanks. 706 00:53:59,088 --> 00:54:00,839 Suit yourself, Admiral. 707 00:54:53,158 --> 00:54:55,527 Sorry. No more room here. 708 00:55:10,108 --> 00:55:12,128 Sorry to come barging in like this. 709 00:55:12,328 --> 00:55:14,379 Glad for the company. 710 00:55:15,180 --> 00:55:17,282 You got a cigarette? 711 00:55:29,194 --> 00:55:31,579 How long do these things usually go on? 712 00:55:31,779 --> 00:55:33,532 An hour. Sometimes two. 713 00:55:34,866 --> 00:55:36,435 You're new? 714 00:55:38,070 --> 00:55:40,655 Yeah. New. 715 00:55:40,855 --> 00:55:44,160 The man who occupies the shelter is Corporal Joseph Halligan. 716 00:55:44,360 --> 00:55:46,195 Single. Professional ball player. 717 00:55:46,395 --> 00:55:49,999 A week from now he'll catch a piece of shrapnel in his left shoulder. 718 00:55:50,199 --> 00:55:54,453 He'll never get higher than a Class B league. He'll blame it on his wound. 719 00:55:55,821 --> 00:55:57,707 It's good to see you, Archie. Good to see you, Bill. 720 00:55:57,907 --> 00:55:59,942 And you can count on all the support we can give, 721 00:56:00,142 --> 00:56:01,177 as long as I have one ship. 722 00:56:01,377 --> 00:56:04,062 I know that. And don't forget your souvenir. 723 00:56:12,170 --> 00:56:13,456 What's this? 724 00:56:13,656 --> 00:56:15,191 They heard that you were here, sir. 725 00:56:15,391 --> 00:56:18,526 If you'd just say a few words, they would appreciate it. 726 00:56:18,726 --> 00:56:20,563 But, my voice won't carry that far. 727 00:56:20,763 --> 00:56:22,280 Excuse me, Admiral. 728 00:56:25,584 --> 00:56:27,586 We have a microphone, sir. 729 00:56:30,922 --> 00:56:34,392 I... I guess... 730 00:56:37,596 --> 00:56:38,663 I got... 731 00:56:40,165 --> 00:56:42,167 What the hell's the matter with this thing? 732 00:56:47,639 --> 00:56:52,495 I guess you want to know why we're hanging on to this island. 733 00:56:52,695 --> 00:56:58,234 Well, the Jap has had everything his own way since the start of this war. 734 00:56:58,434 --> 00:57:02,737 He's pushed us back across thousands of miles of ocean 735 00:57:02,937 --> 00:57:08,026 and through countless islands until the world began to think that he couldn't be stopped. 736 00:57:09,060 --> 00:57:11,029 Well, he's been stopped. 737 00:57:11,897 --> 00:57:14,232 Right here by you. 738 00:57:15,300 --> 00:57:18,254 Right here on this stinking island. 739 00:57:18,454 --> 00:57:20,823 You've beaten him at his own game. 740 00:57:21,023 --> 00:57:24,592 You've thrown back everything that he's tossed at you. 741 00:57:24,792 --> 00:57:27,930 You men, and you alone have stopped 742 00:57:28,130 --> 00:57:30,882 the greatest over-water offensive in history. 743 00:57:31,917 --> 00:57:34,869 You, by what you've done, 744 00:57:35,069 --> 00:57:39,524 have made this the most important piece of real estate in the entire Pacific. 745 00:57:40,192 --> 00:57:41,893 Now, you see this? 746 00:57:43,028 --> 00:57:46,531 This is Admiral Yamamoto's plan for the ceremony 747 00:57:48,266 --> 00:57:51,369 that was to follow our surrender of Guadalcanal. 748 00:57:53,104 --> 00:57:55,540 It tells us how we're to behave, 749 00:57:58,009 --> 00:58:00,296 indicates the spot, 750 00:58:00,496 --> 00:58:02,881 specifies where we're to stand. 751 00:58:05,717 --> 00:58:09,254 General Vandergrift gave me this captured document 752 00:58:10,388 --> 00:58:11,890 as a souvenir. 753 00:58:14,025 --> 00:58:18,096 Somehow I think you'd appreciate it more. 754 00:58:24,469 --> 00:58:26,705 Nail it to that tree. Yes, sir. 755 00:58:49,494 --> 00:58:53,214 Captain Sentaro Mikuma. Operations officer. 756 00:58:53,414 --> 00:58:57,785 He has a wife, two children and a successful law practice in Yokohama. 757 00:58:57,985 --> 00:59:00,788 Each morning he conducts this briefing session. 758 00:59:00,988 --> 00:59:04,225 Today's report contains a couple of unpleasant items. 759 00:59:04,425 --> 00:59:08,596 In the past 24 hours, the Japanese have lost 11 bombers and eight fighters 760 00:59:08,796 --> 00:59:13,736 and encountered increased resistance on the ground at Guadalcanal. 761 00:59:13,936 --> 00:59:19,041 Vice Admiral Boshiroshima asks Captain Mikuma to account for this increased resistance. 762 00:59:19,241 --> 00:59:23,878 Mikuma attributes it to Admiral Halsey's visit there four days ago. 763 00:59:24,078 --> 00:59:26,215 Japanese intelligence knows that in two weeks. 764 00:59:26,415 --> 00:59:30,802 American pilots on Guadalcanal will receive new Corsair and P-38 fighters. 765 00:59:32,470 --> 00:59:34,323 Rear Admiral Kobe has just predicted 766 00:59:34,523 --> 00:59:37,660 that in two weeks there will be nothing for them to land on. 767 00:59:37,860 --> 00:59:40,129 Everyone finds this amusing. 768 00:59:40,329 --> 00:59:42,113 Well, almost everyone. 769 00:59:43,882 --> 00:59:46,634 Yamamoto will tolerate no more postponements. 770 00:59:46,834 --> 00:59:49,737 He outlines a blueprint to be followed at all costs. 771 00:59:49,937 --> 00:59:52,608 On October 22nd, he will take Henderson Field. 772 00:59:52,808 --> 00:59:56,178 On October 23rd, he will land troops under heavy air cover. 773 00:59:56,378 --> 01:00:00,848 On October 24th, his planes will commence operations from Henderson Field. 774 01:00:01,048 --> 01:00:03,185 On October 25th, his battleships, Cruisers 775 01:00:03,385 --> 01:00:06,120 and carriers will engage the United States naval forces 776 01:00:06,320 --> 01:00:10,326 and maintain contact until those forces are obliterated. 777 01:00:10,526 --> 01:00:13,661 The occupation and surrender of Guadalcanal will follow. 778 01:00:13,861 --> 01:00:17,482 Until that is accomplished he cares to hear no more laughter. 779 01:00:19,651 --> 01:00:23,671 A patrol plane has spotted an enemy fleet sailing south from Truk, 780 01:00:23,871 --> 01:00:27,141 four carriers, four battleships, eighteen cruisers. 781 01:00:27,341 --> 01:00:32,014 In addition, we have coast watcher reports of Japanese transports and auxiliaries, 782 01:00:32,214 --> 01:00:35,451 plus cruiser escort, moving down the Slot from Rabul. 783 01:00:35,651 --> 01:00:37,186 Looks like the start. Yes, sir. 784 01:00:37,386 --> 01:00:39,887 I don't get it. How can Yamamoto launch an attack 785 01:00:40,087 --> 01:00:42,623 while we still have land based air on Guadalcanal? 786 01:00:42,823 --> 01:00:46,678 He's anticipating. By the time his fleet moves down to this point, 787 01:00:47,679 --> 01:00:49,964 he assumes he'll have Henderson Field. 788 01:00:50,164 --> 01:00:52,468 That means Vandergrift can look forward to increased pressure. 789 01:00:52,668 --> 01:00:56,739 And we can look forward to the 25th or the 26th at the outside, 790 01:00:56,939 --> 01:00:58,356 being Zero day. 791 01:01:00,091 --> 01:01:03,177 What's the matter, Frank? 792 01:01:03,377 --> 01:01:06,415 I guess I didn't expect them to try anything like this so soon. 793 01:01:06,615 --> 01:01:08,217 Neither did I. 794 01:01:08,417 --> 01:01:12,688 We have lost the initiative for the moment, but I propose to get it back. 795 01:01:12,888 --> 01:01:15,691 The Hornet and the Enterprise will throw the first punch. 796 01:01:15,891 --> 01:01:18,260 Two carriers against his whole fleet? Umm- 797 01:01:18,460 --> 01:01:19,660 That's it, exactly. 798 01:01:19,860 --> 01:01:23,032 Don't forget, he doesn't know where our carriers are. 799 01:01:23,232 --> 01:01:24,665 And the trick will be to keep him guessing. 800 01:01:24,865 --> 01:01:26,000 It could work. 801 01:01:26,200 --> 01:01:28,904 If Kincaid and Murray made a wide sweep 802 01:01:29,104 --> 01:01:32,006 east of the Santa Cruz Islands, beyond their search range, 803 01:01:32,206 --> 01:01:35,344 and then cut back in time, our carriers could hit them coming in. 804 01:01:35,544 --> 01:01:40,182 Meanwhile we give Guadalcanal close support with our cruiser task force. 805 01:01:40,382 --> 01:01:41,684 What do you think, Mike? 806 01:01:41,884 --> 01:01:43,117 One thing's sure, Admiral. 807 01:01:43,317 --> 01:01:46,522 He'll never expect you to come out looking for him. 808 01:01:46,722 --> 01:01:48,791 There's an old saying, 809 01:01:48,991 --> 01:01:54,446 "No Captain can do very wrong if he places his ship alongside that of an enemy." 810 01:01:57,082 --> 01:02:00,102 Well, that'll hold you for six months. 811 01:02:00,302 --> 01:02:02,587 Let me have the alcohol, will you? 812 01:02:03,755 --> 01:02:06,191 Well, Andy, looks like you're next. 813 01:02:10,095 --> 01:02:11,213 I want to see you, Andy. 814 01:02:11,413 --> 01:02:14,283 Yes, sir. 815 01:02:14,483 --> 01:02:16,717 Well, as long as you're here, sir, if you'll just roll up your sleeve... 816 01:02:16,917 --> 01:02:18,220 No, better set up an appointment, Doc. 817 01:02:18,420 --> 01:02:19,987 Some day when I have more time. 818 01:02:20,187 --> 01:02:21,724 Come in when you're through here, Andy. 819 01:02:21,924 --> 01:02:23,041 Yes, sir. 820 01:02:30,882 --> 01:02:32,450 Come in, Andy. 821 01:02:34,652 --> 01:02:36,678 Captain Bailey's been given command of the Enterprise. 822 01:02:36,878 --> 01:02:39,341 And now he's trying to steal a member of my staff 823 01:02:39,541 --> 01:02:41,944 for one of his fighter squadron commanders, you know anything about it? 824 01:02:42,144 --> 01:02:43,846 No, sir. 825 01:02:44,046 --> 01:02:46,631 You been doing a little politicking? Sir? 826 01:02:47,999 --> 01:02:49,251 He asked for you by name. 827 01:02:49,451 --> 01:02:50,586 Is that a fact? 828 01:02:50,786 --> 01:02:51,919 Yes, that's a fact. 829 01:02:52,119 --> 01:02:53,654 Well, sir, I'd certainly hate to leave you, 830 01:02:53,854 --> 01:02:56,190 but if Captain Bailey really needs me, why I'm willing to go. 831 01:02:56,390 --> 01:02:57,359 I'll bet you are, 832 01:02:57,559 --> 01:02:59,161 I hear the big "E's" gonna see action in three days. 833 01:02:59,361 --> 01:03:01,662 And if you're not there, you're gonna be heart-broken. 834 01:03:01,862 --> 01:03:03,332 Yes, sir. 835 01:03:03,532 --> 01:03:06,168 Well, you'll get your crack at combat, Andy. 836 01:03:06,368 --> 01:03:08,604 But right now, I don't think much of your timing. 837 01:03:08,804 --> 01:03:11,707 But, sir, what... What purpose do I serve here? 838 01:03:11,907 --> 01:03:14,877 Well, unfortunately I'm used to you. 839 01:03:15,077 --> 01:03:17,829 Well, sir, if... If that's all, I... 840 01:03:18,830 --> 01:03:20,449 All right, all right, all right, 841 01:03:20,649 --> 01:03:23,385 on second thought, you've been a pretty sorry excuse for an aide, 842 01:03:23,585 --> 01:03:25,721 so Captain Bailey can have you. 843 01:03:25,921 --> 01:03:27,623 Thank you. Thank you very much, sir. Thank you. 844 01:03:27,823 --> 01:03:28,724 Go on, get out of here. 845 01:03:28,924 --> 01:03:30,559 Yes, sir. Good night, sir. 846 01:03:30,759 --> 01:03:34,495 Sir, I... I wondered if... 847 01:03:34,695 --> 01:03:37,064 If I could ask a special favor. 848 01:03:37,264 --> 01:03:38,567 Yes, sure, Andy. 849 01:03:38,767 --> 01:03:41,170 Well, sir, I realize I haven't been the world's best aide, in many ways 850 01:03:41,370 --> 01:03:44,705 I've slipped up on my duty, but, sir, my conscience would be a mite clearer 851 01:03:44,905 --> 01:03:49,810 if I could leave here knowing that I had at least performed one part of my assignment. 852 01:03:50,010 --> 01:03:51,296 What's that? 853 01:03:53,298 --> 01:03:57,402 Well, sir, it was my duty to see that you got your shots. 854 01:04:03,374 --> 01:04:06,211 Is this in the nature of one last request? 855 01:04:06,778 --> 01:04:08,379 Well, it's a... 856 01:04:09,881 --> 01:04:11,216 All right. 857 01:04:12,717 --> 01:04:14,503 Get Doc Key. 858 01:04:14,703 --> 01:04:17,222 Yes, sir. Aye, aye, sir. 859 01:04:19,557 --> 01:04:22,678 I'm going after Doc Key. The Admiral's gonna take his shots. 860 01:04:22,878 --> 01:04:24,278 If anybody wants me, I've gone for Doc Key. 861 01:04:24,478 --> 01:04:26,849 The Admiral's gonna take his shots. 862 01:04:27,049 --> 01:04:29,334 The Admiral's gonna take his shots. 863 01:04:34,739 --> 01:04:37,359 I never saw so much commotion about a couple of shots. 864 01:04:37,559 --> 01:04:39,744 Not just a couple, Admiral. Five. 865 01:04:40,745 --> 01:04:42,763 Five? Five, sir. 866 01:04:42,963 --> 01:04:45,049 Watch out for the hook, sir. 867 01:04:48,753 --> 01:04:51,322 Very funny. Very funny. 868 01:04:52,090 --> 01:04:53,825 Here comes number 1. 869 01:04:59,797 --> 01:05:01,833 Now, here comes number 2. 870 01:05:07,705 --> 01:05:09,707 This'll be number three. 871 01:05:13,945 --> 01:05:17,164 Aboard his flagship, Admiral Yamamoto expresses anxiety 872 01:05:17,364 --> 01:05:21,270 over the failure of his search planes to locate the American carriers. 873 01:05:21,470 --> 01:05:24,071 At midnight, he issues the following orders... 874 01:05:24,271 --> 01:05:28,744 "Aircraft will continue to search and track regardless of weather or enemy planes," 875 01:05:28,944 --> 01:05:32,913 "in an attempt to discover the size and nature of enemy forces." 876 01:05:33,113 --> 01:05:35,983 "When the position of the American forces has been discovered," 877 01:05:36,183 --> 01:05:39,755 "there is a great likelihood of a sea battle northeast of the Solomons." 878 01:05:39,955 --> 01:05:43,007 "The battle for Guadalcanal still continues." 879 01:05:51,082 --> 01:05:53,000 Fresh PBY contact, sir. 880 01:05:53,200 --> 01:05:56,270 They report one large carrier and six other vessels 881 01:05:56,470 --> 01:05:58,756 200 miles away on the same bearing. 882 01:06:18,276 --> 01:06:21,295 Issue these orders to all task force commanders immediately. 883 01:06:21,495 --> 01:06:22,965 Is this all, sir? 884 01:06:23,165 --> 01:06:24,166 That's all. 885 01:06:24,366 --> 01:06:26,468 Yes, sir. 886 01:06:26,668 --> 01:06:29,538 The order reads, "Attack, repeat, attack." 887 01:06:29,738 --> 01:06:31,807 17 years later he was to say, 888 01:06:32,007 --> 01:06:36,211 "It is very easy to order an attack if you don't have to do the attacking." 889 01:06:36,411 --> 01:06:37,628 But is it? 890 01:07:30,815 --> 01:07:32,534 Aboard Admiral Yamamoto's flagship 891 01:07:32,734 --> 01:07:34,903 there is a small celebration taking place. 892 01:07:35,103 --> 01:07:36,872 Admiral Kobe is a teetotaler. 893 01:07:37,072 --> 01:07:39,241 But the news demands he break a rule. 894 01:07:39,441 --> 01:07:41,475 They drink to the sinking of the Hornet. 895 01:07:41,675 --> 01:07:43,011 It was from decks of the Hornet 896 01:07:43,211 --> 01:07:46,113 that Halsey dispatched Doolittle's planes against Tokyo. 897 01:07:46,313 --> 01:07:50,252 It was Yamamoto who was blamed when they penetrated the island's defenses. 898 01:07:50,452 --> 01:07:54,890 This adds savor to the drink, personal triumph to the victory. 899 01:07:55,090 --> 01:07:58,727 We lost the Hornet. They damaged the Enterprise. 900 01:07:58,927 --> 01:08:02,146 We lost 283 men, killed or missing. 901 01:08:03,781 --> 01:08:07,436 Aircraft, they lost a minimum of a hundred. 902 01:08:07,636 --> 01:08:13,458 Against that, our carrier plane losses, from all causes, were 74. 903 01:08:16,127 --> 01:08:18,029 That it? That's it, sir. 904 01:08:19,897 --> 01:08:21,466 Any discussion? 905 01:08:22,867 --> 01:08:24,068 Harry? 906 01:08:24,969 --> 01:08:27,521 What's there to say, sir? 907 01:08:27,721 --> 01:08:30,592 We got the short end of the stick. 908 01:08:30,792 --> 01:08:33,811 Tactically, yes. Strategically, no. 909 01:08:34,745 --> 01:08:36,914 But we lost the Hornet, sir. 910 01:08:38,249 --> 01:08:40,151 What was our objective? 911 01:08:40,852 --> 01:08:45,272 To hang on to Guadalcanal. 912 01:08:45,472 --> 01:08:49,878 I'm calling your attention to the fact that the Marines are still doing just that. 913 01:08:50,078 --> 01:08:53,180 Yes, sir, but the Japanese fleet is still in the area. 914 01:08:53,380 --> 01:08:54,783 We're wide open. 915 01:08:54,983 --> 01:08:56,450 Harry's right, sir. 916 01:08:56,650 --> 01:09:00,171 If they follow up today, we have nothing to stop them with. 917 01:09:00,671 --> 01:09:01,873 Sir... 918 01:09:02,907 --> 01:09:04,993 Go on. 919 01:09:05,193 --> 01:09:08,128 I think it's up to the Staff to recommend emergency measures 920 01:09:08,328 --> 01:09:11,382 in the event we're forced to evacuate Guadalcanal. 921 01:09:14,619 --> 01:09:16,354 You feel that way? 922 01:09:21,025 --> 01:09:24,562 It's true that if the Japs follow up today, 923 01:09:26,030 --> 01:09:28,866 and their fleet keeps coming down the slot, 924 01:09:29,767 --> 01:09:31,536 we can't stop them. 925 01:09:33,371 --> 01:09:36,323 But I don't think they'll do that. 926 01:09:36,523 --> 01:09:40,162 With a hundred planes and pilots lost, 927 01:09:40,362 --> 01:09:43,999 the air groups aboard those Jap carriers have been cut to pieces. 928 01:09:44,199 --> 01:09:46,935 And why should they come further south 929 01:09:47,135 --> 01:09:50,672 to place themselves under land-based air attack? 930 01:09:50,872 --> 01:09:53,991 And a second thing, in our favor, the record. 931 01:09:55,126 --> 01:09:56,510 Ever since Pearl Harbor, 932 01:09:56,710 --> 01:10:00,782 the Japs have consistently failed to follow up an advance. 933 01:10:00,982 --> 01:10:05,587 I'm gambling that they won't break the habit. 934 01:10:05,787 --> 01:10:08,355 We could still arrange evacuation measures for insurance. 935 01:10:08,555 --> 01:10:10,357 No. No. 936 01:10:10,557 --> 01:10:14,361 If they pick up the hint that we're even contemplating evacuation, 937 01:10:14,561 --> 01:10:17,766 they'll be down here like vultures. 938 01:10:17,966 --> 01:10:20,702 In other words, we lash down the safety valves. 939 01:10:20,902 --> 01:10:22,420 We lash them down. 940 01:10:24,021 --> 01:10:28,143 I want all the senior commanders of the services 941 01:10:28,343 --> 01:10:32,881 to pool their mechanics in an emergency repair force 942 01:10:33,081 --> 01:10:36,634 and work around the clock to restore ship damage, 943 01:10:37,702 --> 01:10:39,870 particularly the Enterprise. 944 01:10:43,107 --> 01:10:47,278 Well, as far as I'm concerned, gentlemen, the battle was a stand-off. 945 01:10:48,346 --> 01:10:50,348 Just when we needed one. 946 01:11:10,001 --> 01:11:14,089 "A PBY contact at 1400" 947 01:11:14,289 --> 01:11:19,810 "reports the enemy fleet in a general retirement toward Truk." 948 01:11:27,151 --> 01:11:31,338 On board the Enterprise, Andy Lowe talks to some of his own men 949 01:11:31,538 --> 01:11:34,158 and some of the survivors of the Hornet. 950 01:11:35,326 --> 01:11:37,428 It has not been an easy day. 951 01:12:01,352 --> 01:12:02,404 Howdy. 952 01:12:02,604 --> 01:12:04,471 You Andy Lowe? 953 01:12:04,671 --> 01:12:06,675 That's right. I was told to double up with you. 954 01:12:06,875 --> 01:12:08,859 Well, glad to have you. 955 01:12:09,560 --> 01:12:11,980 Whose bunk was that? 956 01:12:12,180 --> 01:12:13,847 A fellow by the name of Cerella. 957 01:12:14,047 --> 01:12:14,916 Dead? 958 01:12:15,116 --> 01:12:16,518 He's missing. Same difference. 959 01:12:16,718 --> 01:12:19,537 Well, now I wouldn't say that. Well, I would. 960 01:12:28,913 --> 01:12:32,434 I guess you've got quite a few extra bunks on the Enterprise tonight. 961 01:12:32,634 --> 01:12:34,218 Yeah, quite a few. 962 01:12:34,985 --> 01:12:36,770 Did he have a family. 963 01:12:36,970 --> 01:12:39,541 The man who used to bunk up there, did he have a family? 964 01:12:39,741 --> 01:12:40,791 No, no. 965 01:12:42,460 --> 01:12:44,678 Do you mind if I use your typewriter? 966 01:12:44,878 --> 01:12:46,263 Help yourself. 967 01:12:54,472 --> 01:12:58,358 I... I didn't get your name. 968 01:12:58,558 --> 01:13:00,729 Roy Webb. Yeah. 969 01:13:00,929 --> 01:13:03,398 Aren't you Squadron Commander of the F-11? 970 01:13:03,598 --> 01:13:05,683 I won't be when I finish this. 971 01:13:06,417 --> 01:13:08,870 I lost half my squadron today. 972 01:13:09,070 --> 01:13:11,705 One half of an entire squadron. 973 01:13:11,905 --> 01:13:14,792 Nine planes. Nine men. 974 01:13:17,928 --> 01:13:19,781 Making out a strike report? 975 01:13:19,981 --> 01:13:21,583 No. 976 01:13:21,783 --> 01:13:24,918 From the look on your face, I figure it's no love letter. 977 01:13:25,118 --> 01:13:28,123 I'm asking to be relieved of command. 978 01:13:28,323 --> 01:13:31,709 Well, sooner or later we all need a rest from flying. 979 01:13:32,777 --> 01:13:35,330 Well, I don't need a rest from flying. 980 01:13:35,530 --> 01:13:37,464 I'll fly combat again tomorrow. 981 01:13:37,664 --> 01:13:40,902 I just do not want to command. 982 01:13:41,102 --> 01:13:44,471 I lost some guys today. We all did. It wasn't your fault. 983 01:13:44,671 --> 01:13:46,357 Now how can you tell? 984 01:13:50,127 --> 01:13:51,446 You know, my mother said to me once, 985 01:13:51,646 --> 01:13:55,199 she said, "Never make an important decision when I was tired." 986 01:13:56,300 --> 01:13:59,136 I found that to be a good piece of advice. 987 01:13:59,670 --> 01:14:01,572 I know what I'm doing. 988 01:14:16,387 --> 01:14:18,106 The Big "E." 989 01:14:18,306 --> 01:14:21,109 Yes, sir, she brought us home. 990 01:14:21,309 --> 01:14:22,944 We've fixed most of the leaks in the oil tanks, 991 01:14:23,144 --> 01:14:25,447 but the damage to the forward elevator's pretty bad. 992 01:14:25,647 --> 01:14:26,948 Admiral. 993 01:14:27,148 --> 01:14:29,017 Andy. How are you? 994 01:14:29,217 --> 01:14:30,285 Very good, sir. 995 01:14:30,485 --> 01:14:31,386 Good evening, sir. Evening. 996 01:14:31,586 --> 01:14:33,655 Congratulations on those two Zeros. Thank you. 997 01:14:33,855 --> 01:14:36,658 He splashed three of them, sir. 998 01:14:36,858 --> 01:14:38,493 If you'll excuse me, Admiral. Certainly. 999 01:14:38,693 --> 01:14:40,562 Keep after them, Bill. 1000 01:14:40,762 --> 01:14:44,399 Well, I hear your relief is showing up. 1001 01:14:44,599 --> 01:14:47,469 Maybe you can tell me something about a Commander Roy Webb? 1002 01:14:47,669 --> 01:14:49,037 Yes sir. He's... 1003 01:14:49,237 --> 01:14:51,689 He's Squadron Commander on the Hornet. 1004 01:14:52,523 --> 01:14:54,309 Would he fit in? 1005 01:14:54,509 --> 01:14:56,311 Well, he'd make an okay pilot for you, sir. 1006 01:14:56,511 --> 01:14:59,129 He's... He's experienced, he's available. 1007 01:15:00,531 --> 01:15:02,851 We need Squadron Commanders. 1008 01:15:03,051 --> 01:15:04,886 Why is he available? 1009 01:15:05,086 --> 01:15:09,473 Well, right at this time, the pilots on the Hornet have no ship, sir. 1010 01:15:10,875 --> 01:15:13,493 They'll be reassigned, though. 1011 01:15:13,693 --> 01:15:17,214 Andy, I'd like a straight answer. 1012 01:15:19,483 --> 01:15:22,953 Well, the fact is, Admiral, Webb asked to be detached. 1013 01:15:23,787 --> 01:15:26,056 Said he was unfit for command. 1014 01:15:28,893 --> 01:15:30,160 Come in. 1015 01:15:32,229 --> 01:15:34,182 Lieutenant Commander Webb to see you, sir. 1016 01:15:34,382 --> 01:15:35,633 Send him in. 1017 01:15:42,940 --> 01:15:44,241 Webb? Sir. 1018 01:15:45,676 --> 01:15:49,364 I need an aide who can double as my pilot. 1019 01:15:49,564 --> 01:15:53,800 Your name has been submitted. How do you feel about the job? 1020 01:15:54,000 --> 01:15:58,406 I'd be honored, sir. Frankly, I think I belong in combat. 1021 01:15:58,606 --> 01:16:01,276 Well, according to this, you asked to be relieved. 1022 01:16:01,476 --> 01:16:04,028 Only from command, sir. Not from combat. 1023 01:16:06,263 --> 01:16:08,416 I've looked at your record, it's a good one. 1024 01:16:08,616 --> 01:16:09,867 Navy Cross. 1025 01:16:11,268 --> 01:16:13,938 Every job they gave you, you did well. 1026 01:16:15,172 --> 01:16:16,723 What happened? 1027 01:16:16,923 --> 01:16:19,427 Sir, I just can't give any more orders. 1028 01:16:19,627 --> 01:16:21,963 Well, you've been cutting it all right. 1029 01:16:22,163 --> 01:16:24,165 As a Squadron Commander, yes, sir. 1030 01:16:24,365 --> 01:16:25,567 Now I'm Senior. 1031 01:16:25,767 --> 01:16:27,467 The Air Group Commander is in the hospital. 1032 01:16:27,667 --> 01:16:30,470 If he doesn't get well, I'll be next in line for his job. 1033 01:16:30,670 --> 01:16:32,440 You don't want the responsibility? 1034 01:16:32,640 --> 01:16:33,791 No, sir. 1035 01:16:34,725 --> 01:16:35,944 That's normal. 1036 01:16:36,144 --> 01:16:39,129 Sir, I don't think you have the whole... Sit down. 1037 01:16:42,900 --> 01:16:46,737 I can think of some wonderful speeches I could make right now. 1038 01:16:48,172 --> 01:16:51,426 Probably have both of us in tears. 1039 01:16:51,626 --> 01:16:54,878 But I just don't have the time for such performances. 1040 01:16:55,679 --> 01:16:56,914 Webb... 1041 01:16:58,649 --> 01:17:01,436 Where do you think our group commanders come from? 1042 01:17:01,636 --> 01:17:05,607 I don't know, sir. All I do know is that I'm not the man for the job. 1043 01:17:05,807 --> 01:17:08,141 You think the job requires a great man? 1044 01:17:08,341 --> 01:17:11,511 Yes, sir. Well, I have news for you. 1045 01:17:11,711 --> 01:17:13,381 There aren't any great men. 1046 01:17:13,581 --> 01:17:14,681 There are just great challenges 1047 01:17:14,881 --> 01:17:16,783 that ordinary men like you and me 1048 01:17:16,983 --> 01:17:19,854 are forced by circumstances to meet. 1049 01:17:20,054 --> 01:17:23,491 Now, you've proved you can get the job done. 1050 01:17:23,691 --> 01:17:26,059 You're hooked by your own record. 1051 01:17:26,259 --> 01:17:30,131 In short, you don't have any choice. 1052 01:17:30,331 --> 01:17:32,616 Sir, I lost nine planes yesterday. 1053 01:17:34,685 --> 01:17:40,640 I lost those same nine planes and 17 others to boot, 1054 01:17:40,840 --> 01:17:45,880 plus one destroyer, two submarines with all hands, 1055 01:17:46,080 --> 01:17:50,852 two LST's, and God knows how many ground troops. 1056 01:17:51,052 --> 01:17:52,903 Do you want me to go on? 1057 01:17:55,205 --> 01:17:56,440 No, sir. 1058 01:17:58,609 --> 01:18:02,746 I guess I... I just had the feeling I was alone. 1059 01:18:05,049 --> 01:18:08,419 You were, and you will be. 1060 01:18:12,056 --> 01:18:14,291 Good luck, Roy. Thank you, sir. 1061 01:18:20,397 --> 01:18:21,916 You better step on it, Frank. The boat's waiting 1062 01:18:22,116 --> 01:18:23,351 and the old man's raring to go. 1063 01:18:23,551 --> 01:18:25,685 What do you mean? It's your turn today, 1064 01:18:25,885 --> 01:18:28,221 I swam a mile with him Tuesday. It's Murphy's turn. 1065 01:18:28,421 --> 01:18:29,557 Murphy's pulling OD. 1066 01:18:29,757 --> 01:18:32,193 So that makes it your turn. 1067 01:18:32,393 --> 01:18:34,562 Look, I'm still waterlogged from Tuesday. 1068 01:18:34,762 --> 01:18:36,596 The Chaplain's right down the way. 1069 01:18:36,796 --> 01:18:39,701 Doc, couldn't you take him today? 1070 01:18:39,901 --> 01:18:41,803 Well, for a consideration. 1071 01:18:42,003 --> 01:18:44,572 Like a... Like a pint of scotch? 1072 01:18:44,772 --> 01:18:46,123 Like a fifth? 1073 01:18:47,691 --> 01:18:49,159 It's a deal. 1074 01:19:11,715 --> 01:19:14,669 Nice work, Doc. Nice work. 1075 01:19:14,869 --> 01:19:16,237 Where's the old man? 1076 01:19:16,437 --> 01:19:18,339 Well, he's half way to Japan the last time I saw him 1077 01:19:18,539 --> 01:19:20,241 and still going strong. 1078 01:19:20,441 --> 01:19:24,412 I said to him, "Admiral, I think we've gone far enough." 1079 01:19:24,612 --> 01:19:26,746 "I think it's time we turned around and went back." 1080 01:19:26,946 --> 01:19:28,950 He said, "Is that a medical opinion?" 1081 01:19:29,150 --> 01:19:30,618 I said, "No, sir." 1082 01:19:30,818 --> 01:19:33,920 "It's just the opinion of a drowning man." 1083 01:19:34,120 --> 01:19:35,088 Doc, I'll make a deal with you. 1084 01:19:35,288 --> 01:19:36,691 You give me back my fifth of Scotch, 1085 01:19:36,891 --> 01:19:38,593 I'll give you some artificial respiration. 1086 01:19:38,793 --> 01:19:41,596 He's coming in now. Look at him kick and splash. 1087 01:19:41,796 --> 01:19:44,332 I wouldn't be surprised if he's part walrus. 1088 01:19:44,532 --> 01:19:45,665 I'll tell you one thing, 1089 01:19:45,865 --> 01:19:48,201 I go with him again, it's gonna be in a row boat. 1090 01:19:48,401 --> 01:19:49,936 Quitting so soon, sir? 1091 01:19:50,136 --> 01:19:52,990 No. Just coming in for a new partner. 1092 01:19:57,728 --> 01:20:01,098 Nothing like a... Like a good swim for what ails you. 1093 01:20:01,598 --> 01:20:02,984 Doc? 1094 01:20:03,184 --> 01:20:06,503 A man can't be forced to testify against himself, sir. 1095 01:20:09,506 --> 01:20:11,008 Where's Andy? 1096 01:20:11,408 --> 01:20:12,943 Beach combing. 1097 01:20:18,582 --> 01:20:21,852 What do you bet they both come from his home town? 1098 01:20:24,721 --> 01:20:26,356 A beautiful day. 1099 01:20:27,558 --> 01:20:28,926 Clear sky. 1100 01:20:31,395 --> 01:20:33,430 Not a ship on the horizon. 1101 01:20:35,432 --> 01:20:38,084 Almost make you forget there's a war on. 1102 01:20:38,284 --> 01:20:39,436 Yes, sir. 1103 01:20:43,473 --> 01:20:46,777 How soon do you think Yamamoto will be back, Mike? 1104 01:20:49,479 --> 01:20:51,081 Two weeks, sir. 1105 01:20:52,549 --> 01:20:55,452 That's, 11 November. 1106 01:20:59,289 --> 01:21:02,426 Kobe proposes 11 November as Zero day. 1107 01:21:03,894 --> 01:21:05,629 The Admiral agrees. 1108 01:21:07,397 --> 01:21:10,850 Yamamoto is ready for another assault against Guadalcanal. 1109 01:21:11,050 --> 01:21:13,054 Everything he has will go into this effort. 1110 01:21:13,254 --> 01:21:17,274 Land, sea, air, the Allies are everywhere out-numbered. 1111 01:21:18,642 --> 01:21:21,761 The Japanese have been using the same code for a year. 1112 01:21:21,961 --> 01:21:25,066 They have no reason to suspect that the Allies might break it. 1113 01:21:25,266 --> 01:21:27,718 But a year is a long life for a code. 1114 01:21:34,324 --> 01:21:37,694 Yamamoto thinks it might be wise to change. 1115 01:21:39,630 --> 01:21:42,116 Kobe says there is not enough time before the attack 1116 01:21:42,316 --> 01:21:45,720 to distribute new code books to all levels of command. 1117 01:21:45,920 --> 01:21:48,389 Yamamoto's thought was just a passing one. 1118 01:21:48,589 --> 01:21:50,674 The code will not be changed. 1119 01:21:54,511 --> 01:21:55,830 9 November, 1120 01:21:56,030 --> 01:21:58,266 Admiral Halsey rushes more troop reinforcements 1121 01:21:58,466 --> 01:22:00,401 and supplies toward Guadalcanal, 1122 01:22:00,601 --> 01:22:02,435 under the slim protection of a small force 1123 01:22:02,635 --> 01:22:05,071 commanded by Admiral Kelly Turner. 1124 01:22:05,271 --> 01:22:07,440 The question in everyone's mind, 1125 01:22:07,640 --> 01:22:09,577 would these men or these supplies, 1126 01:22:09,777 --> 01:22:12,462 standing naked off the beaches, ever land? 1127 01:22:16,233 --> 01:22:19,303 Well, pull up some chairs and let's get to it. 1128 01:22:27,644 --> 01:22:31,264 Well, sir, according to all available information, 1129 01:22:31,464 --> 01:22:34,318 the situation on Zero Day, 11th November, 1130 01:22:35,152 --> 01:22:37,171 should shape up as follows. 1131 01:22:37,371 --> 01:22:40,942 Kelly Turner's transports should be finished unloading by nightfall. 1132 01:22:41,142 --> 01:22:42,942 That will free his escort to move here. 1133 01:22:43,142 --> 01:22:46,447 South of Savo Island, to reinforce Scott and Callaghan 1134 01:22:46,647 --> 01:22:49,382 if a night action should develop. 1135 01:22:49,582 --> 01:22:53,670 Callaghan's cruiser force and Scott's cruiser force will be here. 1136 01:22:55,005 --> 01:22:58,826 Kincaid's force of battleships and heavy cruisers 1137 01:22:59,026 --> 01:23:02,028 will have escorted the Enterprise to within flying range of the enemy, 1138 01:23:02,228 --> 01:23:04,297 about a hundred or so miles to the south, 1139 01:23:04,497 --> 01:23:07,201 depending on when the Enterprise is ready to sail. 1140 01:23:07,401 --> 01:23:09,470 I just talked to Bailey, sir. 1141 01:23:09,670 --> 01:23:11,037 Repairs on the Enterprise definitely 1142 01:23:11,237 --> 01:23:13,239 will not be completed on time. 1143 01:23:13,439 --> 01:23:15,476 Then she'll have to sail as is. 1144 01:23:15,676 --> 01:23:17,011 Half a carrier is better than none. 1145 01:23:17,211 --> 01:23:19,347 Admiral, 1146 01:23:19,547 --> 01:23:21,482 Frank has been going round and round with me on this, 1147 01:23:21,682 --> 01:23:24,719 he feels very strongly that... Sir... 1148 01:23:24,919 --> 01:23:26,854 Is the plan still open for discussion? 1149 01:23:27,054 --> 01:23:27,922 Certainly. 1150 01:23:28,122 --> 01:23:31,025 Sir, following the last engagement, 1151 01:23:31,225 --> 01:23:35,196 you correctly estimated that their fleet would withdraw. 1152 01:23:35,396 --> 01:23:38,733 The rest of us were a little wrong about that one. 1153 01:23:38,933 --> 01:23:41,534 This time we know they're coming all the way. 1154 01:23:41,734 --> 01:23:43,404 And if we lose this one, 1155 01:23:43,604 --> 01:23:46,339 Guadalcanal is going to be another Bataan. 1156 01:23:46,539 --> 01:23:49,459 Impossible to reinforce, impossible to relieve. 1157 01:23:50,894 --> 01:23:53,730 Vandergrift will wind up another Wainwright. 1158 01:23:54,598 --> 01:23:56,015 If we lose. 1159 01:23:56,215 --> 01:23:58,451 Well, before we send Callaghan and Scott 1160 01:23:58,651 --> 01:24:00,855 into those narrow waters, Admiral, 1161 01:24:01,055 --> 01:24:02,922 let's see what we've got. 1162 01:24:03,122 --> 01:24:05,742 Three cruisers, a handful of destroyers. 1163 01:24:07,077 --> 01:24:08,629 Now, let's take a look at what they've got. 1164 01:24:08,829 --> 01:24:12,031 The latest estimate shows that they'll have four battleships, 1165 01:24:12,231 --> 01:24:14,467 five heavy cruisers, two carriers, 1166 01:24:14,667 --> 01:24:17,470 and about 30 destroyers. 1167 01:24:17,670 --> 01:24:19,572 The least we can do is detach Lee's battleships 1168 01:24:19,772 --> 01:24:22,143 from the Enterprise and send them on ahead to help. 1169 01:24:22,343 --> 01:24:25,211 The battleships will have to protect our one carrier 1170 01:24:25,411 --> 01:24:27,782 till she gets within range. 1171 01:24:27,982 --> 01:24:29,083 I may detach them later. 1172 01:24:29,283 --> 01:24:32,553 Well, sir, how long can three cruisers and a few destroyers 1173 01:24:32,753 --> 01:24:35,338 delay a force more than twice their size? 1174 01:24:36,139 --> 01:24:39,409 Dan Callaghan and Norm Scott... 1175 01:24:40,777 --> 01:24:42,012 Come in. 1176 01:24:44,781 --> 01:24:47,984 Admiral Callaghan and Admiral Scott are here, sir. 1177 01:24:51,822 --> 01:24:53,957 Send them in. Aye, aye, sir. 1178 01:24:58,728 --> 01:25:01,898 Good evening, sir. Dan. Norm. 1179 01:25:02,899 --> 01:25:05,086 You know Harry Black? 1180 01:25:05,286 --> 01:25:06,754 Frank Enright. Gentlemen. 1181 01:25:06,954 --> 01:25:09,155 Mike Pulaski. How are you, gentlemen? 1182 01:25:09,355 --> 01:25:11,624 I won't keep you long. 1183 01:25:11,824 --> 01:25:14,829 I just wanted to wish you good luck before you shoved off. 1184 01:25:15,029 --> 01:25:17,865 We'll probably need a little luck, sir. 1185 01:25:18,065 --> 01:25:19,916 Looks like a real brawl. 1186 01:25:21,017 --> 01:25:23,269 I wish I could change places with you two. 1187 01:25:23,469 --> 01:25:25,538 We know you do, sir. 1188 01:25:25,738 --> 01:25:27,708 I don't look for a carrier action this time. 1189 01:25:27,908 --> 01:25:30,009 I think it'll be a surface battle. 1190 01:25:30,209 --> 01:25:31,312 Guns and torpedoes. 1191 01:25:31,512 --> 01:25:34,447 Like Norm said, a brawl. 1192 01:25:34,647 --> 01:25:37,718 And you can count on a real loud rooting section up there. 1193 01:25:37,918 --> 01:25:39,987 Archie Vandergrift and his Gyrenes. 1194 01:25:40,187 --> 01:25:43,389 Sir, we can't promise Archie the Jap fleet won't get through. 1195 01:25:43,589 --> 01:25:45,793 But if it does, Norm and I guarantee 1196 01:25:45,993 --> 01:25:49,063 there won't be much left afloat behind it. 1197 01:25:49,263 --> 01:25:51,581 Is that what you had in mind, sir? 1198 01:25:52,682 --> 01:25:55,619 All I know is, the job is in the right hands. 1199 01:25:56,419 --> 01:25:57,954 Thank you, sir. 1200 01:25:59,456 --> 01:26:00,673 - Goodbye, sir. - Good luck. 1201 01:26:00,873 --> 01:26:03,059 Good luck. Goodnight, gentlemen. 1202 01:26:06,396 --> 01:26:08,198 Captain Black, sir? 1203 01:26:10,867 --> 01:26:12,102 No word? 1204 01:26:14,871 --> 01:26:16,139 No word. 1205 01:26:23,547 --> 01:26:27,001 Sir, there's something I better tell you. 1206 01:26:27,201 --> 01:26:31,621 We've been waiting for word on a float plane overdue on a hop to Efate. 1207 01:26:35,325 --> 01:26:37,894 Your son is one of the passengers. 1208 01:26:54,578 --> 01:26:57,480 I'm going to set up a special search. 1209 01:26:57,781 --> 01:27:00,016 No, no. 1210 01:27:02,018 --> 01:27:04,454 You will conduct a routine search. 1211 01:27:05,755 --> 01:27:08,458 Thorough, but routine. 1212 01:27:09,092 --> 01:27:10,927 Very well, sir. 1213 01:27:18,668 --> 01:27:20,721 1,500 miles to the northwest, 1214 01:27:20,921 --> 01:27:24,123 Admiral Yamamoto moved his headquarters from Truk to Rabaul, 1215 01:27:24,323 --> 01:27:28,612 in order to exercise closer personal command of the coming offensive. 1216 01:27:34,684 --> 01:27:36,569 Admiral Halsey's visit to Guadalcanal 1217 01:27:36,769 --> 01:27:39,273 inspired his men there to greater effort. 1218 01:27:39,473 --> 01:27:41,941 Yamamoto decides on the same prescription, 1219 01:27:42,141 --> 01:27:45,446 he will visit the most forward combat areas personally. 1220 01:27:45,646 --> 01:27:48,849 Kobe opposes the plan but can't dissuade him. 1221 01:27:49,049 --> 01:27:52,518 As a safety measure, Kobe suggests Yamamoto wear the uniform 1222 01:27:52,718 --> 01:27:55,254 of a lower and less conspicuous rank. 1223 01:27:55,454 --> 01:27:57,625 Admiral Yamamoto refuses. 1224 01:27:57,825 --> 01:28:00,710 He will leave for Bougainville in the morning. 1225 01:28:02,646 --> 01:28:05,633 At a Japanese seaplane base in the forward area, 1226 01:28:05,833 --> 01:28:07,768 a well intentioned officer jeopardizes 1227 01:28:07,968 --> 01:28:11,437 the closely guarded secret of Admiral Yamamoto's itinerary 1228 01:28:11,637 --> 01:28:14,807 by alerting his local commanders in Naval code 1229 01:28:15,007 --> 01:28:18,161 to the impending visit of their commander-in-chief. 1230 01:28:21,998 --> 01:28:26,552 The message is intercepted and forwarded to Pearl Harbor and Washington 1231 01:28:26,752 --> 01:28:29,439 for analysis by American decoding experts. 1232 01:29:38,842 --> 01:29:41,778 Right on course 257. 1233 01:29:42,445 --> 01:29:43,947 Steady on 257. 1234 01:29:45,582 --> 01:29:47,350 Right, on course 257. 1235 01:29:48,184 --> 01:29:49,919 Right 257. 1236 01:29:51,588 --> 01:29:53,757 Steady on course 257. 1237 01:29:54,824 --> 01:29:58,145 Right 257. 1238 01:29:58,345 --> 01:29:59,596 Course 257. 1239 01:30:00,663 --> 01:30:02,465 Steady on course 257. 1240 01:30:03,633 --> 01:30:06,452 Covering course 257. 1241 01:30:06,652 --> 01:30:08,705 257, aye. 1242 01:30:09,839 --> 01:30:12,393 Steady on course 257. 1243 01:30:12,593 --> 01:30:16,163 Bridge to CIC. CIC 9. 1244 01:30:16,363 --> 01:30:19,449 Check surface contact bearing 090. 1245 01:30:19,883 --> 01:30:21,451 CIC, aye. 1246 01:30:22,619 --> 01:30:25,439 Bridge to CIC. 1247 01:30:25,639 --> 01:30:28,509 Check surface contact bearing 090. 1248 01:30:28,709 --> 01:30:30,226 CIC, aye. 1249 01:30:31,828 --> 01:30:35,015 - Bridge to CIC. - Aye, aye. 1250 01:30:35,215 --> 01:30:36,966 Check surface contact. 1251 01:30:42,539 --> 01:30:44,974 Check surface contact. 1252 01:30:46,910 --> 01:30:48,996 Bridge to CIC. 1253 01:30:49,196 --> 01:30:50,798 CIC, aye. 1254 01:30:50,998 --> 01:30:54,935 Check the surface contact bearing 090. 1255 01:30:55,135 --> 01:30:57,770 - CIC, aye. - CIC to Bridge. 1256 01:30:57,970 --> 01:30:59,273 Bridge, aye. 1257 01:30:59,473 --> 01:31:01,175 Hold on course 195. 1258 01:31:01,375 --> 01:31:03,359 Bridge, aye, 195. 1259 01:31:05,495 --> 01:31:07,897 Steady on course 195. 1260 01:31:14,170 --> 01:31:16,506 Steady on course 195. 1261 01:31:19,909 --> 01:31:22,579 Steady on course 195. 1262 01:31:23,546 --> 01:31:25,715 Steady on course 195. 1263 01:31:32,755 --> 01:31:34,858 Steady on course 195. 1264 01:32:13,930 --> 01:32:15,182 CIC to Bridge. 1265 01:32:15,382 --> 01:32:16,515 Bridge, aye. 1266 01:32:16,715 --> 01:32:18,684 Possible target 070. 1267 01:32:18,884 --> 01:32:19,952 Track her. 1268 01:32:20,152 --> 01:32:21,304 Aye, aye. 1269 01:32:24,340 --> 01:32:25,524 CIC to Bridge. 1270 01:32:25,724 --> 01:32:26,692 Bridge, aye. 1271 01:32:26,892 --> 01:32:29,029 Possible target 070. 1272 01:32:29,229 --> 01:32:30,596 Track her. 1273 01:32:30,796 --> 01:32:32,064 Right 15 degree rudder. 1274 01:32:32,264 --> 01:32:34,083 Right 15 degree rudder. 1275 01:32:38,321 --> 01:32:40,323 Right 15 degree rudder. 1276 01:32:47,497 --> 01:32:48,765 Come in. 1277 01:32:54,137 --> 01:32:55,621 Sorry to disturb you, sir, but I've got one or two... 1278 01:32:55,821 --> 01:32:59,091 All right, let's have it, Harry. 1279 01:32:59,291 --> 01:33:02,396 These are for signature, and this batch I thought I could take care of myself 1280 01:33:02,596 --> 01:33:03,629 with one or two exceptions. 1281 01:33:03,829 --> 01:33:05,097 Pearl has asked for another report. 1282 01:33:05,297 --> 01:33:07,167 Any word? No, sir. 1283 01:33:07,367 --> 01:33:09,819 No contact? None reported, sir. 1284 01:33:11,054 --> 01:33:12,606 There should've been a contact at 2300 1285 01:33:12,806 --> 01:33:14,675 if they'd maintained course and speed. 1286 01:33:14,875 --> 01:33:18,679 Well, that last sighting report may have been inaccurate, sir. 1287 01:33:18,879 --> 01:33:20,447 We had trouble with communications. 1288 01:33:20,647 --> 01:33:22,915 We were guessing at some of the figures. 1289 01:33:23,115 --> 01:33:26,420 Harry, will you tell me what the hell they want with all these damn statistics? 1290 01:33:26,620 --> 01:33:29,005 Your signature goes right there, sir. 1291 01:33:32,709 --> 01:33:34,695 Who has the duty in the Com office? 1292 01:33:34,895 --> 01:33:36,263 Murphy's the duty officer, sir. 1293 01:33:36,463 --> 01:33:39,816 And his orders are to get all the dope up to us pronto. 1294 01:33:40,984 --> 01:33:42,819 One more, sir. Thanks. 1295 01:33:54,330 --> 01:33:56,283 Is there any hot coffee out there? 1296 01:33:56,483 --> 01:33:58,568 I'll send Manuel right in, sir. 1297 01:34:03,740 --> 01:34:07,828 Left 10 degrees rudder. Left 10 degrees rudder. 1298 01:34:08,028 --> 01:34:10,963 - Left 10 degrees rudder. - Left 10 degrees rudder. 1299 01:34:11,163 --> 01:34:15,801 - Left 10 degrees rudder. - Left 10 degrees rudder. 1300 01:34:16,001 --> 01:34:19,255 - Left 10 degrees rudder. - Left 10 degrees rudder. 1301 01:34:32,869 --> 01:34:34,537 Thank you, Manuel. 1302 01:34:36,372 --> 01:34:38,325 The Admiral like some cake? 1303 01:34:38,525 --> 01:34:40,327 No cake. 1304 01:34:40,527 --> 01:34:42,162 Manuel, why do you bother with all this stuff 1305 01:34:42,362 --> 01:34:44,865 when you know that all I want is some black coffee. 1306 01:34:45,065 --> 01:34:47,383 The Admiral might change his mind. 1307 01:34:50,486 --> 01:34:51,888 All right. 1308 01:35:00,930 --> 01:35:02,916 No contact. No contact. 1309 01:35:03,116 --> 01:35:04,583 - No contact. - No contact. 1310 01:35:04,783 --> 01:35:06,669 - No contact. - No contact. 1311 01:35:08,504 --> 01:35:10,624 - No contact. - No contact. 1312 01:35:10,824 --> 01:35:13,460 - Left 10 degrees rudder. - Left 10 degrees rudder. 1313 01:35:13,660 --> 01:35:16,096 - Left 10 degrees rudder. - Left 10 degrees rudder. 1314 01:35:16,296 --> 01:35:19,733 - Left 10 degrees rudder. - Left 10 degrees rudder. 1315 01:35:19,933 --> 01:35:22,868 - Left 10 degrees rudder. - Left 10 degrees rudder. 1316 01:35:23,068 --> 01:35:26,573 Left 10 degrees rudder. Left 10 degrees rudder. 1317 01:35:26,773 --> 01:35:28,240 - Nothing to the left. - Nothing to the left. 1318 01:35:28,440 --> 01:35:29,775 - Nothing to the left. - Nothing to the left. 1319 01:35:29,975 --> 01:35:32,595 - Nothing to the left. - Nothing to the left. 1320 01:35:45,508 --> 01:35:47,944 Sit down a minute, will you, Harry? 1321 01:35:53,216 --> 01:35:58,138 Harry, you said something this afternoon about a dispatch from Pearl. 1322 01:35:58,338 --> 01:36:00,140 On the problem of unloading. What was that? 1323 01:36:00,340 --> 01:36:01,624 Yes sir. 1324 01:36:03,392 --> 01:36:04,678 Here it is. 1325 01:36:04,878 --> 01:36:07,581 "Delay in unloading ships at Noumea is alarming." 1326 01:36:07,781 --> 01:36:09,950 "It is noted that some ships have been at Noumea harbor" 1327 01:36:10,150 --> 01:36:12,918 "waiting to be unloaded for three months." 1328 01:36:13,118 --> 01:36:14,588 "We unload ships at San Francisco" 1329 01:36:14,788 --> 01:36:16,239 "in three days." 1330 01:36:19,842 --> 01:36:22,378 Now that's mighty damn smart of them. 1331 01:36:23,479 --> 01:36:25,966 You send them a message. 1332 01:36:26,166 --> 01:36:30,270 Tell them if they'll give us the unloading facilities they have at San Francisco, 1333 01:36:30,470 --> 01:36:32,439 we'll unload a ship in one day. 1334 01:36:32,639 --> 01:36:34,106 Shall I hold that until morning, sir? 1335 01:36:34,306 --> 01:36:35,442 No, send it. 1336 01:36:35,642 --> 01:36:38,310 The Admiral might change his mind. 1337 01:36:38,510 --> 01:36:42,064 That's the second time somebody has said that to me tonight. 1338 01:36:42,932 --> 01:36:44,600 Change my mind. 1339 01:36:46,202 --> 01:36:51,174 Yeah, you're right, I might do just that. 1340 01:36:55,278 --> 01:36:57,963 You don't change your mind, 1341 01:36:58,163 --> 01:37:01,350 although I know some minds that could stand changing. 1342 01:37:02,885 --> 01:37:05,021 And I won't exclude my own. 1343 01:37:09,392 --> 01:37:11,977 You change the direction in which you're going. 1344 01:37:12,177 --> 01:37:14,197 You don't change your mind. 1345 01:37:15,131 --> 01:37:17,651 As you go along and get higher up 1346 01:37:17,851 --> 01:37:21,655 in this organization or any organization, 1347 01:37:21,855 --> 01:37:26,042 each time you change direction you take more... More people with you. 1348 01:37:29,545 --> 01:37:31,480 More of your fellow men. 1349 01:37:33,649 --> 01:37:36,503 It'd be a whole lot easier if you could go alone, wouldn't it, Harry? 1350 01:37:36,703 --> 01:37:37,820 Yes, sir. 1351 01:37:39,889 --> 01:37:42,792 But I... I don't suppose 1352 01:37:43,993 --> 01:37:46,929 anybody ever goes completely alone, do you? 1353 01:37:48,297 --> 01:37:49,398 Sir? 1354 01:37:51,567 --> 01:37:54,888 There aren't very many things you can really count on, 1355 01:37:55,088 --> 01:37:56,305 not really. 1356 01:37:58,007 --> 01:38:00,227 I recall a fellow, end of a long life, 1357 01:38:00,427 --> 01:38:02,912 who said he learned only three things. 1358 01:38:04,347 --> 01:38:05,465 He said, 1359 01:38:05,665 --> 01:38:08,784 "I believe it's better to tell the truth than to lie." 1360 01:38:10,019 --> 01:38:14,257 "I believe it's better to know than to be ignorant." 1361 01:38:16,425 --> 01:38:19,595 "I believe it's better to be free" 1362 01:38:20,997 --> 01:38:22,832 "than to be a slave." 1363 01:38:28,170 --> 01:38:30,706 Covers quite a bit at that, doesn't it, Harry? 1364 01:38:31,374 --> 01:38:32,842 Contact, sir. 1365 01:38:35,711 --> 01:38:39,099 Contact, contact, contact, contact. 1366 01:38:39,299 --> 01:38:42,234 Contact, contact, contact, contact. 1367 01:38:42,434 --> 01:38:44,854 Contact, contact, contact, contact. 1368 01:38:47,790 --> 01:38:49,241 Contact, contact. 1369 01:38:49,441 --> 01:38:50,644 Bridge to CIC. 1370 01:38:50,844 --> 01:38:52,145 CIC, aye. 1371 01:38:52,345 --> 01:38:57,166 Closing target 539000. 1372 01:40:22,385 --> 01:40:26,322 I don't know, sir. He hasn't been seeing anybody this morning. 1373 01:40:29,392 --> 01:40:30,844 Yes? 1374 01:40:31,044 --> 01:40:32,928 Captain Black, sir. 1375 01:40:33,329 --> 01:40:34,597 Come in. 1376 01:40:43,272 --> 01:40:44,958 Good morning, sir. 1377 01:40:45,158 --> 01:40:46,509 Good morning. 1378 01:40:59,255 --> 01:41:02,992 May I offer my personal condolences, sir, 1379 01:41:04,326 --> 01:41:08,281 on the deaths of Admiral Scott, Admiral Callaghan? 1380 01:41:08,481 --> 01:41:09,716 I know how close they were to you, 1381 01:41:09,916 --> 01:41:12,786 and how much their friendship meant to you. 1382 01:41:12,986 --> 01:41:14,470 Thank you, Harry. 1383 01:41:15,604 --> 01:41:18,674 I have a dispatch here from General Vandergrift. 1384 01:41:19,208 --> 01:41:20,492 Read it. 1385 01:41:20,692 --> 01:41:24,731 "To Scott, Callaghan and their men goes our greatest homage." 1386 01:41:24,931 --> 01:41:28,233 "With magnificent courage against seemingly hopeless odds," 1387 01:41:28,433 --> 01:41:32,721 "they drove back the hostile stroke and made success possible." 1388 01:41:33,656 --> 01:41:37,577 "To them the men of Guadalcanal" 1389 01:41:37,777 --> 01:41:42,298 "lift their battered helmets in deepest admiration." 1390 01:41:45,067 --> 01:41:48,804 That was nice of Archie, very nice. 1391 01:41:49,405 --> 01:41:50,706 Yes, sir. 1392 01:41:51,474 --> 01:41:53,827 There's another dispatch, sir. 1393 01:41:54,027 --> 01:41:55,144 Read it. 1394 01:41:55,744 --> 01:41:57,513 It's personal, sir. 1395 01:42:08,257 --> 01:42:09,776 They found him. Yes, sir. 1396 01:42:09,976 --> 01:42:14,147 Coast Watchers located your son and his crew early this morning. 1397 01:42:14,347 --> 01:42:16,532 They're all well? All well, sir. 1398 01:42:17,666 --> 01:42:19,352 I was just about to write Mrs. Halsey. 1399 01:42:19,552 --> 01:42:21,855 I understand, sir. I'm a lucky man. 1400 01:42:22,055 --> 01:42:25,007 Yes, sir. And the day is still very young, sir. 1401 01:42:26,041 --> 01:42:27,543 Just one more. 1402 01:42:31,614 --> 01:42:34,466 They're giving me another star. 1403 01:42:34,666 --> 01:42:36,636 Sets of four stars are in short supply, hereabouts, sir. 1404 01:42:36,836 --> 01:42:39,855 I had a machinist mate fix up a homemade pair. 1405 01:42:41,190 --> 01:42:43,643 A machinist mate? Yes, sir. 1406 01:42:43,843 --> 01:42:46,028 Well that's... That's very nice. 1407 01:42:54,703 --> 01:42:58,323 Have we anybody from the staff going back to the States soon? 1408 01:42:58,523 --> 01:43:01,443 Yes, I believe Lieutenant Lockwood is leaving tomorrow. 1409 01:43:02,044 --> 01:43:03,712 Tomorrow? Yes, sir. 1410 01:43:06,916 --> 01:43:09,202 Will you ask him to do me a favor? 1411 01:43:09,402 --> 01:43:10,920 What's that, sir? 1412 01:43:13,589 --> 01:43:17,059 Will you ask him to deliver these personally 1413 01:43:18,260 --> 01:43:20,296 to Dan Callaghan's widow? 1414 01:43:20,796 --> 01:43:22,097 Yes, sir. 1415 01:43:23,332 --> 01:43:27,236 And these to Norm Scott's widow, 1416 01:43:29,138 --> 01:43:31,224 with the message, 1417 01:43:31,424 --> 01:43:35,144 that their husbands earned me my new stars. 1418 01:43:35,578 --> 01:43:36,930 Yes, sir. 1419 01:43:37,130 --> 01:43:40,098 May I add my warmest congratulations, Admiral? 1420 01:43:40,298 --> 01:43:44,369 Not only on the promotion, but on the turn of events at Guadalcanal. 1421 01:43:44,569 --> 01:43:47,723 Even Frank Enright thinks we may have them licked. 1422 01:43:59,435 --> 01:44:03,555 Yamamoto doesn't seem to know that he's licked. 1423 01:44:03,755 --> 01:44:07,392 The rest of their force is continuing down the Slot on schedule. 1424 01:44:07,592 --> 01:44:10,879 Herding 20 transports loaded with invasion troops. 1425 01:44:12,281 --> 01:44:14,834 According to the book, we don't send battleships 1426 01:44:15,034 --> 01:44:18,303 into waters as narrow as those, especially at night. 1427 01:44:18,503 --> 01:44:21,641 Forget the book? Forget the book. 1428 01:44:21,841 --> 01:44:24,242 Detach Admiral Lee's force from the Enterprise and send it ahead tonight. 1429 01:44:24,442 --> 01:44:25,410 Yes, sir. 1430 01:44:25,610 --> 01:44:26,945 The Enterprise planes can follow up tomorrow. 1431 01:44:27,145 --> 01:44:28,297 Yes, sir. 1432 01:44:30,165 --> 01:44:31,985 May I see the Admiral? 1433 01:44:32,185 --> 01:44:33,702 What is it, Mike? 1434 01:44:45,080 --> 01:44:46,299 We've broken the Jap code. 1435 01:44:46,499 --> 01:44:49,267 Yes, sir. That was intercepted from the Shortlands area. 1436 01:44:49,467 --> 01:44:52,305 Yamamoto's plane is due to land at the Jap air base in Kahili 1437 01:44:52,505 --> 01:44:54,539 at 11:35 on the 18th. 1438 01:44:54,739 --> 01:44:56,943 We've hit the Jackpot. You think so? 1439 01:44:57,143 --> 01:44:59,512 Admiral, this was made to order. 1440 01:44:59,712 --> 01:45:01,446 That's what bothers me. 1441 01:45:01,646 --> 01:45:04,266 Admiral Lee has been notified, sir. 1442 01:45:06,435 --> 01:45:07,520 A chance to get Yamamoto. 1443 01:45:07,720 --> 01:45:10,205 Not only Yamamoto but his whole Staff. 1444 01:45:12,207 --> 01:45:14,626 About 750 miles. 1445 01:45:14,826 --> 01:45:15,895 That's out of range for anything we've got, 1446 01:45:16,095 --> 01:45:18,347 but the Army P-38's could make it. 1447 01:45:20,683 --> 01:45:24,420 We break the Jap code at just the right minute. 1448 01:45:26,522 --> 01:45:31,694 Then this message falls into our lap at just the right minute. 1449 01:45:35,631 --> 01:45:37,684 How do we know this isn't a trap? 1450 01:45:37,884 --> 01:45:39,268 We don't, sir. 1451 01:45:40,202 --> 01:45:43,321 On the other hand, if it is a trap, 1452 01:45:43,521 --> 01:45:46,693 wouldn't they go about it a little more subtly? 1453 01:45:46,893 --> 01:45:49,378 Washington leaves that up to you, sir. 1454 01:45:50,479 --> 01:45:52,932 Advise Archie Vandergrift and Geiger 1455 01:45:53,132 --> 01:45:54,499 I'm leaving for Guadalcanal now. 1456 01:45:54,699 --> 01:45:55,884 Yes, sir. 1457 01:46:20,175 --> 01:46:24,079 I see no point, none at all in speculating about a trap. 1458 01:46:24,847 --> 01:46:27,100 If Yamamoto doesn't show, 1459 01:46:27,300 --> 01:46:30,802 the P-38's will refuse combat and hightail it. 1460 01:46:31,002 --> 01:46:34,272 The question is, what's the best plan of attack? 1461 01:46:34,472 --> 01:46:37,210 Well, sir, I don't think that we should try to get him in the air. 1462 01:46:37,410 --> 01:46:39,444 There's too many variables, the weather conditions, 1463 01:46:39,644 --> 01:46:41,981 he may be late, he may be early, we might miss him. 1464 01:46:42,181 --> 01:46:43,316 How would you do it, Andy? 1465 01:46:43,516 --> 01:46:45,218 Well, hit him when he's most vulnerable. 1466 01:46:45,418 --> 01:46:46,986 After he's landed on Ballale island, 1467 01:46:47,186 --> 01:46:51,324 he's scheduled to take a sub chaser from there to Buin. 1468 01:46:51,524 --> 01:46:54,376 I say strafe him when he's on the water. 1469 01:46:55,310 --> 01:46:58,064 What do you say, Lamphier? 1470 01:46:58,264 --> 01:47:02,168 Well, no pun intended, sir, 1471 01:47:02,368 --> 01:47:04,971 but I think that approach is all wet. 1472 01:47:05,171 --> 01:47:06,938 Could you be a little bit more explicit, Captain? 1473 01:47:07,138 --> 01:47:08,908 Sure. 1474 01:47:09,108 --> 01:47:12,979 Now Army pilot's are gonna carry the ball in this thing, correct? 1475 01:47:13,179 --> 01:47:14,914 Well, I hate to embarrass anybody, 1476 01:47:15,114 --> 01:47:17,949 but the plain fact is that Army pilots, including yours, 1477 01:47:18,149 --> 01:47:20,920 truly, are not so hot on Naval identification. 1478 01:47:21,120 --> 01:47:23,923 Based on past performance I'd say there's a strong possibility 1479 01:47:24,123 --> 01:47:26,993 that we might pick out something else instead of the sub chaser. 1480 01:47:27,193 --> 01:47:28,928 Now looky here... 1481 01:47:29,128 --> 01:47:30,646 I'm not through. 1482 01:47:31,680 --> 01:47:33,598 If we do strafe the right boat, 1483 01:47:33,798 --> 01:47:37,335 we could miss Yamamoto, or maybe just wound him. 1484 01:47:37,535 --> 01:47:40,940 And if we sink the boat, what's the guarantee that he won't swim away? 1485 01:47:41,140 --> 01:47:45,160 Well, there's no guarantee that you're gonna get him in the air, either. 1486 01:47:46,862 --> 01:47:50,615 Your way might work, Andy, but... 1487 01:47:50,815 --> 01:47:54,670 I think the fellow who has to do the job should call the play. 1488 01:47:55,838 --> 01:47:58,006 We'll go for him in the air. 1489 01:48:25,434 --> 01:48:27,153 I counted only 14, sir. 1490 01:48:27,353 --> 01:48:28,553 Must've been some mechanical trouble. 1491 01:48:28,753 --> 01:48:31,389 Four of those P-38's didn't get off. 1492 01:48:31,589 --> 01:48:33,491 18 was little enough. 1493 01:48:33,691 --> 01:48:35,777 Signal from Admiral Lee, sir. 1494 01:48:38,280 --> 01:48:40,867 Lee's lost two destroyers, but he sank the Kirishima. 1495 01:48:41,067 --> 01:48:42,400 The Japs have reversed course. 1496 01:48:42,600 --> 01:48:44,502 Sounds like our chance for a field day. 1497 01:48:44,702 --> 01:48:46,239 And we're gonna make the most of it. 1498 01:48:46,439 --> 01:48:47,440 Clear the decks at daybreak and go after 1499 01:48:47,640 --> 01:48:48,840 those two transports. Yes, sir. 1500 01:48:49,040 --> 01:48:50,743 I want your B-17Ts in on this. Yes, sir. 1501 01:48:50,943 --> 01:48:52,745 And notify the Enterprise. 1502 01:48:52,945 --> 01:48:53,845 I want her boys in on this, too. 1503 01:48:54,045 --> 01:48:54,897 Yes, sir. 1504 01:49:01,436 --> 01:49:03,022 They're landing and taking off again 1505 01:49:03,222 --> 01:49:05,641 as fast as they can rearm and refuel. 1506 01:49:06,742 --> 01:49:08,911 It's becoming a shuttle run. 1507 01:49:10,245 --> 01:49:13,633 The Jap escorts are abandoning the troop ships. 1508 01:49:13,833 --> 01:49:17,586 Well, from here on end it'll be like shooting fish in a barrel. 1509 01:49:18,120 --> 01:49:20,071 Keep pouring it on. 1510 01:49:20,271 --> 01:49:21,423 Yes, sir. 1511 01:49:22,257 --> 01:49:23,358 Roy. 1512 01:49:24,593 --> 01:49:26,194 General Geiger. 1513 01:49:27,529 --> 01:49:29,247 Sir? 1514 01:49:29,447 --> 01:49:31,716 Any word on the Yamamoto thing? 1515 01:49:31,916 --> 01:49:33,268 Not yet, sir. 1516 01:49:37,005 --> 01:49:39,624 If Yamamoto was on schedule, 1517 01:49:39,824 --> 01:49:41,993 they should have intercepted him at 9:50. 1518 01:49:42,193 --> 01:49:45,314 That was 40 minutes ago. 1519 01:49:46,615 --> 01:49:47,899 They'll have to get well out of the area 1520 01:49:48,099 --> 01:49:51,571 before they can break radio silence and report, Admiral. 1521 01:49:51,771 --> 01:49:54,456 I think it's still a little early for that. 1522 01:49:55,457 --> 01:49:58,193 Another flight back from the transports. 1523 01:50:35,163 --> 01:50:36,331 Andy? 1524 01:50:43,205 --> 01:50:44,956 How is it? 1525 01:50:45,156 --> 01:50:47,909 We're rolling up a big score. 1526 01:50:50,846 --> 01:50:54,616 Any word from that bunch that you sent after Yamamoto? 1527 01:50:55,217 --> 01:50:56,518 Not yet. 1528 01:50:57,786 --> 01:51:01,890 Andy, how many runs have you made over those transports? 1529 01:51:03,025 --> 01:51:06,395 This next one will be my fourth. 1530 01:51:13,468 --> 01:51:15,771 They got him, sir! They got him! 1531 01:51:16,772 --> 01:51:19,991 Tom Lamphier got Yamamoto. A confirmed kill. 1532 01:51:20,191 --> 01:51:23,094 Rex Barber splashed the other Betty carrying Yamamoto's staff. 1533 01:51:23,294 --> 01:51:26,681 Both aircraft. Good works, Admiral, a complete success. 1534 01:51:30,052 --> 01:51:31,736 What were our losses? 1535 01:51:31,936 --> 01:51:33,555 Four aircraft, sir. 1536 01:52:01,316 --> 01:52:02,851 How do I look? 1537 01:52:04,853 --> 01:52:06,321 Unusual, sir. 1538 01:52:08,957 --> 01:52:11,142 Well, I guess I better get it over with. 1539 01:52:11,342 --> 01:52:12,494 Yes, sir. 1540 01:52:28,310 --> 01:52:30,545 Goodbye, Manuel. Goodbye, sir. 1541 01:53:43,185 --> 01:53:44,802 Request permission to leave the ship. 1542 01:53:45,002 --> 01:53:47,055 Request granted. Hand salute. 1543 01:54:55,924 --> 01:55:00,778 ♪ I knew a lad who went to sea 1544 01:55:00,978 --> 01:55:06,719 ♪ And left the shore behind him 1545 01:55:06,919 --> 01:55:13,125 ♪ I knew him well the lad was me 1546 01:55:13,325 --> 01:55:20,115 ♪ And now I cannot find him 1547 01:55:21,950 --> 01:55:25,938 There are no great men. There are only great challenges 1548 01:55:26,138 --> 01:55:30,325 that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet. 124565

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