The Battle of Midway: Turning Point in the Pacific (June 4–7, 1942) 🇺🇸🇯🇵
Colorized archival footage captures the intensity of the Battle of Midway, the decisive naval clash that changed the course of the Pacific War.
U.S. Navy SBD Dauntless dive bombers and F4F Wildcats launch from carrier decks, fly in tight formation, and strike back against the Imperial Japanese Navy. Heavy anti-aircraft fire fills the sky as the battle reaches its climax and American forces inflict devastating losses, sinking four Japanese fleet carriers, destroying more than 300 aircraft, and eliminating many of Japan’s most experienced naval aviators.
In just four days, the battle shattered Japan’s offensive momentum and marked a turning point in the Pacific War.
Abgesprengter Deckel eines explodierenden Öltanks im Öllager bei Moskau.
Das wäre ja alles sehr beeindruckend wenn nicht der Dritte Weltkrieg daraus entstehen kann.