History Channel

JSF · 02-20-07, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mush Martin

Nice I havent seen this one

I have seen this and you, Mush Martin, should be delighted to know there is actual footage of Mush Morton walking along the deck of Wahoo pounding his fists into his hands. That part alone is worth the money....!!!!

dean_acheson · 02-20-07, 10:22 PM

It is 200 minutes long in two dvds and consists of four volumes.
1. the boats
2. the captains
3. the torpedos
4. the attack plans

has a bunch of interviews with WWII vets, historians, and reinactments from inside the Bowfin and Cavalla. A bunch of good color footage. Really some quality stuff. Think they filmed it about 2000 when the history channel has less fluff and was geared at a more serious level. (those of you who have watched the history channel for years know what I mean.)

one of the best documentaries I have seen on the fleet boats....

and yes, there are some good clips of ol' Mush!

If anyone is interested, I could write a better summary.

flintlock · 02-20-07, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dean_acheson

If anyone is interested, I could write a better summary.

/looks around the class...then raises hand

I'd definitely be interested in reading an enhanced summary.

Drokkon · 02-21-07, 12:30 AM

Even though it's not sub related I would have to recommend Dogfights by the history channel also. The sinking of the Bismark is a great episode. Death of the Japanese navy really shows the bravery of the DD and DE captains of Taffy 3 and the pilots of the planes from the carrier escorts.

Barkhorn1x · 02-21-07, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Drokkon

Even though it's not sub related I would have to recommend Dogfights by the history channel also. The sinking of the Bismark is a great episode. Death of the Japanese navy really shows the bravery of the DD and DE captains of Taffy 3 and the pilots of the planes from the carrier escorts.

Dogfights is pretty good - they always manage to feature some old salts - and some authors from the featured period. Some of the 3D models are quite good - some not so good - and the SFX are a joke.

Barkhorn.

Captain Krunch · 02-21-07, 10:05 AM

I have the History Channel DVD and just happened to watch it this weekend. Very nice, and a necessity if you're a fan of American subs in the Pacific in WWII. Thankfully, there's very little overlap with the Periscope Films Silent Service DVD (Which is supposedly included with SH4), which I also watched this weekend.

hyperion2206 · 02-21-07, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by flintlock

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean_acheson

If anyone is interested, I could write a better summary.

/looks around the class...then raises hand

I'd definitely be interested in reading an enhanced summary.

Same here, I'd love to read an enhanced summary! It would be mighty nice if you would do that, dean!

dean_acheson · 02-21-07, 10:44 AM

Goody!
I'll watch them again, and take a few notes, and put something up. Two nights ago, and last night I watched them, but was doing laundry and other things. I'll sit down and pay attention this time....

trenken · 02-26-07, 07:55 PM

I just got my copy today and watched the first 2 parts about the boats and the captains. Really interesting. If this doesn't get you all fired up to play SH4 nothing will.

Mush Martin · 02-26-07, 08:05 PM

but it looks like a great set.

02-21-07, 12:30 AM	#4
Drokkon Loader Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 90 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Even though it's not sub related I would have to recommend Dogfights by the history channel also. The sinking of the Bismark is a great episode. Death of the Japanese navy really shows the bravery of the DD and DE captains of Taffy 3 and the pilots of the planes from the carrier escorts. __________________

02-26-07, 08:05 PM	#10
Mush Martin Eternal Patrol Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,398 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Ive never seen this one. but it looks like a great set. __________________ RIP Mush Tutorial

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02-20-07, 10:22 PM	#2
dean_acheson Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 1,057 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	It is 200 minutes long in two dvds and consists of four volumes. 1. the boats 2. the captains 3. the torpedos 4. the attack plans has a bunch of interviews with WWII vets, historians, and reinactments from inside the Bowfin and Cavalla. A bunch of good color footage. Really some quality stuff. Think they filmed it about 2000 when the history channel has less fluff and was geared at a more serious level. (those of you who have watched the history channel for years know what I mean.) one of the best documentaries I have seen on the fleet boats.... and yes, there are some good clips of ol' Mush! If anyone is interested, I could write a better summary.

02-21-07, 10:05 AM	#6
Captain Krunch Mate Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 58 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I have the History Channel DVD and just happened to watch it this weekend. Very nice, and a necessity if you're a fan of American subs in the Pacific in WWII. Thankfully, there's very little overlap with the Periscope Films Silent Service DVD (Which is supposedly included with SH4), which I also watched this weekend.

02-21-07, 10:44 AM	#8
dean_acheson Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 1,057 Downloads: 42 Uploads: 0	Goody! I'll watch them again, and take a few notes, and put something up. Two nights ago, and last night I watched them, but was doing laundry and other things. I'll sit down and pay attention this time....

02-26-07, 07:55 PM	#9
trenken Samurai Navy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 565 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just got my copy today and watched the first 2 parts about the boats and the captains. Really interesting. If this doesn't get you all fired up to play SH4 nothing will.