National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II
“National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II”
Synopsis
Showcases 3 major events during World War 2 involving both the Europeans & Pacific conflicts. The Raids to destroy Nazi Germany's heavy water production based in Norway, plus the final desperate act to deny them what had already been stockpiled. The Japanese midget submarines role and participation in the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. What they achieved plus what was their ultimate fate. The attacks on United States warships in the Pacific late in World War 2 by the Japanese Kamikaze and Okha Squadrons. The Kamikaze attacks were in whatever planes the Japanese forces were able to gather. The Okha attacks were made in specially built flying bombs that were towed by larger and usually slower aircraft that were not suitable for fighter work.
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January 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Burns
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Nesbitt, James Barrat, Michael Dolan
- Original Title
- National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Burns
Frank Nesbitt, James Barrat, Michael Dolan
Stephen Burns, Michael Dolan
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Nesbitt
Writer
Stephen Burns
Director
James Barrat
Writer
Stephen Burns
Producer
Michael Dolan
Producer
Michael Dolan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II about?
Showcases 3 major events during World War 2 involving both the Europeans & Pacific conflicts. The Raids to destroy Nazi Germany's heavy water production based in Norway, plus the final desperate act to deny them what had already been stockpiled. The Japanese midget submarines role and participation in the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. What they achieved plus what was their ultimate fate. The attacks on United States warships in the Pacific late in World War 2 by the Japanese Kamikaze and Okha Squadrons. The Kamikaze attacks were in whatever planes the Japanese forces were able to gather. The Okha attacks were made in specially built flying bombs that were towed by larger and usually slower aircraft that were not suitable for fighter work.
Who directed National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II?
National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II was directed by Stephen Burns.
Who stars in National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II?
The principal cast of National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II includes Ron David, Jim Delgado, Knut Haugland, Claus Helberg, Dan Lenahan.
When was National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II released and how long is it?
National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II?
National Geographic: Untold Stories of World War II holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).