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The Americans win the battle | Midway (1976)

After a grueling and uncertain series of carrier strikes, Admiral Nimitz (Henry Fonda) and his staff receive the final confirmation that the Japanese fleet is in retreat! Get your Playback Pick! Watch ...
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The bombardment of Midway (full scene) Midway (1976)

The Japanese aerial assault begins, raining bombs down on Midway Island. Captain Matt Garth (Charlton Heston) and the American defenders brace for the impact, returning fire with anti-aircraft guns as ...
The Film Stage

‘Midway’ Review: Roland Emmerich’s Passable Remake Features Entertaining Dogfights and Wooden Dialogue

Midway, directed by Roland Emmerich, is a kinda-remake of a not-very-good movie from 1976 about the impressive World War II battle. For as consequential as the Battle of Midway was, let us hope there ...
Cleveland.com

New ‘Midway’ tells the story of the U.S.-Japan battle from the viewpoints of those who fought it

CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s rare when a movie — especially a war movie — sticks completely to the facts. But that is exactly what happened, with a couple of minor exceptions, in the new “Midway.” In 1976, ...
Military Times

‘Midway’ blockbuster starring Woody Harrelson to begin filming next month on Oahu

The scene onboard the carrier Yorktown shortly after she was hit by three Japanese bombs on June 4, 1942, during the Battle of Midway. Filming is set to start next month on a new "Midway" blockbuster, ...