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STORM IN THE PACIFIC

December, 1941

Final U.S. - Japan negotiations...

...in Washington D.C.

War is imminent.

The Rising Sun Empire, emboldened by their conquests...

in China and Indochina...

expects to become the most powerful nation on Earth,

next to their great ally, Hitler's Germany.

The biggest obstacle is the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Japan decides to take the boldest gamble in the history of warfare.

Attack the U.S. Pacific Fleet Base at Pearl Harbor...

...in Hawaii, 3,500 miles from Japan.

A force of 30 warships left from Hitokapu Bay, Kurile Islands, bound for Hawaiian waters.

In the event of a political settlement, the fleet would return.

However, the code "CLIMB MT. NIITAKA"

meant the breaking off of further talks and that the attack should proceed.

December 2nd.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet, Admiral Yamamoto, sends a message:

"CLIMB MT. NIITAKA"

DECEMBER 7, 1941

230 MILES NORTH OF PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

AIRCRAFT CARRIER HIRYU FLAGSHIP - 2ND CARRIER AIR DIVISION.

AKAGI has hoisted the "Z" flag.

It's a coded signal.

"The fate of our Empire depends on this battle."

Attention, Admiral Yamamoto, our Commander-in-Chief...

...has sent us a message.

Sailors,...

the fate of our Empire...

...depends on this battle.

Every man must fulfill his duty...

...without thinking about risks or sacrifices.

The "Z" flag was hoisted.

Time: 01:05 December 7, 1941.

All our preparations and training have been for this one battle.

Maybe the last of our lives.

We don't expect to come back from Pearl Harbor alive.

Current position is 230 miles north of Pearl Harbor.

Course 180 degrees, speed 24 knots.

Use standard formation.

Code book F-6, Frequency, 6350 KC.

Synchronize watches.

At 0115 hours,

10 seconds,

5 seconds,

Ready.

Now.

Watches synchronized, sir.

Ready, Sir.

Assembly point after attack,

340 degrees, 20 miles west of Oahu Island. Altitude 3,300 feet.

If cloudy, fly under the clouds

We will wait 10 to 15 minutes for the Zeros.

And then we return to our carriers.

Fine, that's all.

Ready!

All our training these past months has led to this moment.

Attack as you have practiced, stay calm!

Good luck.

A few words, sir?

The fate of Japan rests in your hands.

Be worthy of it.

Attention!

Let's go!

- Everything ready for take-off. - Fine.

10 degrees port.

10 degrees port.

10 degrees port.

Signal from AKAGI: Take off when ready!

Shall I give the order?

Take off!

Take off!

Drift checked, course 178 degrees.

Course is 178 degrees.

Signal "Take positions".

5th squadron, on the left.

Formation change completed!

Set the course!

Altitude, 13100

Course, 178 degrees

Yes, sir!

2nd attack group, stand by.

The Sun's rising, sir.

How many miles to go?

105... in 50 minutes, sir.

2nd group is ready.

Take off!

How many miles more?

Soon, sir.

Radio room...

Any messages from the 1st attack group?

See anything yet?

15 degrees left, an opening!

30 degrees right, coastline.

Sir! Battleships!

Nevada! Arizona! Tennessee! West Virginia!

Attack formation.

30 degrees left, target in sight.

Ready, sir.

Radio "Ready to attack".

Ready to attack.

We'll take the California.

Taking the California.

Set up for our attack run.

Angle 80 degrees, altitude 90 feet, speed 170 knots.

Ready!

Altitude 60 feet, 180 knots.

Torpedo release!

Torpedo on course!

A direct hit! Navigator!

It's sinking!

Clear out!

Tanigawa.

Yes, sir?

Radio the flagship! The attack was a success!

OK, Captain!

We succeeded!

The other planes?

Following, Sir!

Head back to the carriers!

The 2nd Attack Group is coming!

The attack was a success!

Finally, I got a 14-day leave to go back home!

You must tell us everything! - Yes, don't leave out anything!

Please, tell us! - Stop it now!

Don't ask all at once, after all, he's on vacation!

We will hold one big meeting in the school and he will tell us about his adventures!

Please no, I can't talk in front of so many people!

Thank you for everything. - Good night.

Let it be, take a rest.

It's so peaceful here.

Like the war has never happened.

Come over, meal is ready. - Coming.

Smells so delicious.

Crops were not so good this year. Frost came too early.

Wonderful!

Of course the Navy has better food. Please accept my apologies.

Don't talk nonsense, our cook pales in comparison to this!

- Anyone here? - Hello, Keiko!

You look so beautiful today. - Thank you.

Hello there. - Hello!

Come over, hand me that. You have some spare time today? - Yes!

Too bad you can't stay overnight. What do you think, son?

Father sends you his regards. He's happy for the upcoming New Year.

Have you eaten already? - Yes, thanks, on my way here.

How long is your leave? - 14 days.

Tomorrow I have to go back. Keiko was here almost every day.

You can certainly be proud of him.

Yes, but everything would be much better without a war going on.

It's our fate, no use arguing about it.

Sadly, our son is no farmer. - He can be as good as you are!

Without any help you have grown the fields and raised a good son.

Don't flatter me. - Yes, indeed, it's marvelous of you.

And you should be honored as the mother of a Lieutenant.

Now, do you think it's time to announce their engagement?

I would be very glad, they seem to be so happy together.

Luckily we got chickens, eggs are hard to get in stores.

How long will the war last? A year? - I hope not that long.

By autumn we should have beaten them. - Maybe we could marry then.

Maybe even peace then. - That would be very nice.

I wish the war would be over by then. I love Keiko but a pilot in wartime faces many uncertainties.

We are being taught to die for our Empire. But how can I die when thinking of her...

How can I be a good officer when I'm afraid to die?

JANUARY 10

Orders for the South Seas Operation

FEBRUARY 19

Raided Australia.

Results: 11 destroyers sunk; 20 fighters shot down.

Heading for Java.

MARCH 1 British-Dutch Allied Fleet attacked.

Java Sea Battle: 3 destroyers, 18 cargo ships sunk.

Well, at this time, all of Admiral Yamamoto's predictions have come true.

APRIL Fleet actions in the Indian Ocean.

APRIL 5 British Cruisers - Cornwall and Dorsetshire.

1st and 2nd carrier air divisions attack the cruisers.

Both sunk.

Our task force sailed from Hawaii to Ceylon.

We covered 50.000 miles,

destroyed many enemy craft,

and many planes.

We had virtually no losses.

Sir, 120 miles to the carrier.

OK.

- Sir... - What?

I would like your advice.

What?

I would like to get married, sir!

What?

I can't hear you!

I wish to get married, sir!

Really?

Is it permissible? Only two of my classmates did.

Love her?

- The girl? - She loves me!

- You have only a mother? - Yes, sir.

OK, get married!

- But... - But what?

I can't decide, sir!

The war's only just started! If...

War doesn't mean certain death.

Men die in training, too. War or peace... it's the same for us.

Yes.

I think we're doing better than in training.

This war won't end soon.

You'll lose your chance to marry.

If you love her, go ahead.

- Yes, you're right. - Yes.

- Kitami. - What?

Navigator! Congratulations!

She must be very beautiful.

- Tanigawa. - Yes, sir?

You've got a girlfriend, too?

No, sir, I prefer to eat.

Eating's your first love?

Very nice!

A typical beauty.

Yes, and healthy, virtuous, and full of life.

Water, sailor!

Yes, Lieutenant!

Why didn't you tell me about her?

I'm sorry.

I preferred to keep it secret.

But we are young, and our future is so uncertain.

I meant to tell you, but...

I understand.

APRIL 9 British carrier Hermes sunk near Ceylon

No resistance in the South Seas.

The Combined Fleet Commander orders our return to Japan.

The Fifth Carrier Air Fleet leaves for the Coral Sea.

The carriers AKAGI, KAGA, SORYU and our HIRYU head back for Japan.

Fukase.

Drink?

Mrs. Tomonari's beautiful?

- A well-known beauty. - She's at Sasebo?

- I think so. - You're lucky!

- Jealous? - Very lively.

Look boys, more booze.

Where did you find it? Sing the usual one.

OK, I will.

- They're happy. - Yes.

- We must say goodbye to the Southern Cross. - Yes, sir.

But it was tough.

- Tired, sir? - No, it's...

I'm worried.

Why?

What, sir?

Our South Seas Operation may have been a waste of time.

Why, sir?

We met no substantial enemy forces.

Yes, but they say lions must try hard to catch even rabbits.

Captain Kaku, when we attacked Pearl Harbor, the enemy's carriers weren't present.

Our primary target is still the U.S. carriers.

Yes!

Our skills will defeat the enemy!

Yes!

Battleships are not the backbone of the Japanese fleet anymore!

- The air fleet is, with its carriers! - Yes, he's right!

We are invincible!

Victory is only a matter of time!

I offer my life to my country!

- How about you? - Yes, we do!

It's spring.

Is it ready?

Don't do anything today.

The bride?

She'll be here at 11... one more hour.

She can't sit still.

Auxiliary carrier? SHOHO, I guess.

The 5th Carrier Air Fleet did well.

Lexington sunk; Yorktown damaged.

Only Enterprise and Hornet remain.

A fine day.

Congratulations!

Thank you.

Who sent them?

"Congratulations - Matsura". From Tokyo.

This is from Waki?

REPORT IMMEDIATELY TO SASEBO NAVAL DISTRICT

Be nice to his mother.

She's been here for years... you'll go to Sasebo or Yokosuka later with Koji.

That's right.

They've come!

Osato, they've come!

- They have? - Yes.

The bride's car is here.

What's the matter?

It's nice of you all.

The bridegroom, too.

- I must return. - What?

I received a telegram.

- Your car...? - Certainly, use it, but...

Koji, wait a minute.

- The ceremony, at least! - She's right, you can wait 5 minutes.

The train may not have come yet.

Yes, let's have the ceremony!

Formality isn't necessary!

You're a Kitami now.

- Take care of my mother. - I will.

BATTLESHIP YAMATO FLAGSHIP OF THE COMBINED FLEET

You drink now, sir?

My teacher brought it a few days ago.

I couldn't tell him I don't drink.

- You take it. - Well, thank you, sir.

Anxious to have a taste now?

- I'll drink to your health. - Cheers.

You're sunburned.

It's very hot in the South Seas,

- Cheers. - Cheers.

I'm relieved to know our next move.

- Good luck. - Thank you.

Frankly, our operation in the Indian Ocean puzzled me.

I had thought sinking U.S. carriers was our top priority.

I could not figure out why you had chosen such a roundabout way.

It was oil.

Before the war, we bought fuel from America.

But we are at war with them now.

Our supply is low, so we had to secure oil in the South.

Is that so? I understand, sir.

About the Midway Operation...

It is a vital strategic point.

If we strike, the entire U.S. Navy must come out to fight us.

America's industry is ten times greater than ours.

Maybe even greater. Industrial power wins wars...

If the war drags on, we will lose.

That is why I ordered the attack on Pearl Harbor.

I think now is time to fight the decisive battle.

There is no other way.

The outcome of this war depends on the action we take.

Now is our chance while we have a stronger fleet.

We'll crush the U.S. fleet at Midway.

I will not intervene in politics.

But I intend to request peace negotiations.

So the battle of Midway will determine our nation's fate.

Today is the 37th anniversary of our Navy's great victory at Tsushima!

And on this day, we are heading for our next big operation!

Our objective is to invade Midway Island!

And make it our forward base!

First, our planes will attack the island!

Destroy the enemy air force and its facilities

The enemy fleet and her carriers will counterattack!

Our objective is to attack and annihilate the entire U.S. Fleet.

We are throwing our entire fleet into this operation!

Admiral Yamamoto will be on the battleship YAMATO.

350 naval vessels, 1000 planes and 100,000 men will be involved.

It will be the greatest naval battle in history!

Everyone not on duty, check your uniforms.

Bring out your dirty laundry.

Bring out your dirty laundry.

What should I write to Keiko today; it's my first letter to my wife.

And maybe it's already my last one. As an officer, I should only think of our victory.

It's become much harder to think of losing my life in this war since I have a wife to take care of.

Attention: Signal from AKAGI - Flag X. AKAGI - Flag X.

That is the signal to leave port. - Do it, then.

All ships sortie! Now!

AKAGI - Flag H. - That's our call, Admiral.

Both engines half speed ahead. - Both engines half speed ahead.

Both engines half speed ahead. - Both engines half speed ahead.

Deck clear! Everything is ready for battle.

Starboard 10 degrees. - Starboard 10 degrees.

Starboard 10 degrees.

- Where are we? - What?

- Where are we now? - Bungo Straits.

Can't tell here.

1000 hours. Passing Bungo Straits.

Look, Kitami!

My third time out... I will fight with all my might!

Ring formation.

Right front - AKAGI and KAGA To the left - HIRYU and SORYU

The Coral Sea battle taught us to attack the enemy's carriers as soon as possible.

Both sides suffer in a carrier battle.

So we must attack first.

The first group of fighters and bombers will attack Midway.

The second group will stand by with torpedoes for any enemy carriers.

First group, Midway. Second group, enemy fleet?

Correct.

The defenses at Midway?

Pretty strong.

There's something else.

It is possible that aid will come from Hawaii.

Present known strength: 750 marines, 12 bombers and 20 fighters.

Sir, one attack should take care of things.

It'll be easier than the South Seas.

- The first group of 108 planes will be enough. - That's right.

20mm guns will do!

Us... ground attack!

Pilots have it easy. I'll raise my son to be one.

Bachelors can't have boys, not even doctors can.

Listen to the married man!

JUNE 3 Heavy fog, our foghorns blowing all day.

How many miles more?

- 48 miles, sir. - Can't see much in this fog.

Wish we had radar.

We mustn't spread out or we'll collide with each other.

We'll change course at the scheduled point.

Radio message from AKAGI: Give us your location!

Sending radio signals gives away our position!

Hard to change course correctly unless we do.

I don't agree with them.

But we're in luck if enemy carriers appear.

We must fight sooner or later.

A fine day. No enemies in sight.

Silence!

Tell me, Lieutenant, have you seen the enemy?

Yes, he was flying very high. I think it was a B-17.

They may have intercepted our radio message. - They aren't asleep after all!

They'll hit us soon with their carriers. Wait!

Too bad we're flying in the first group. I'd have preferred the second one.

Then we could sink a carrier. - No worries, you'll get a chance.

Right, they got more than one to sink, and one's ours! - You got that!

Lieutenant, can we test now?

Steady...release!

Pilots!

Instructions! Closer!

We're 230 miles northwest of Midway. Course due north, speed 24 knots.

Standard fleet formation! Synchronize your watches!

Admiral, all planes launched!

Good. Patrol planes?

One each from AKAGI, KAGA and HARUNA.

Two each from the cruisers TONE and CHIKUMA.

- Any protection for us? - 9 Zeros from KAGA.

Second group, get ready!

Beautiful morning, sir.

Here's lunch.

Different from Pearl Harbor.

The Sun's rising, sir. A good omen.

We should see Midway soon.

- 40 miles more. - Watch out for fighters!

Fly higher!

20 degrees right, Midway reef!

Good.

A small island, sir.

Like a postcard.

Shall we begin?

Enemy planes!

Bank left!

The Grummans are gone... ...either out of ammunition or all shot down.

The first major air battle we had since the war began.

- Our fuel tank is hit! - Which one?

The right one, sir.

We have the left one! We'll make it!

Set up the bomb run!

Altitude 9800 ft. Course, 120 degrees!

120 degrees. Roger!

Easy, easy, right!

Stop!

Easy, easy, left! Roger!

- Good. - Ready, sir.

Almost there.

- Ready? - Ready.

Standby!

Release!

One of our bombers has been hit!

Nishihara!

Radio that damage to the enemy facilities is insufficient.

Need the second group.

Message from Captain Tomonari:

Damage to the enemy facilities insufficient. Need the second group!

Strong enemy defenses remain! Returning at 0335 hours.

Need the second group...?

The second group was prepared to attack ships, not land targets.

Any reports from our patrol planes?

- Not yet, sir. - It's getting confusing.

- Tanigawa! Any contact? - No, sir.

Sir, the second group carries torpedoes?

They must be changed for bombs to attack Midway.

But what if the enemy task force appears during the change...

We did our part. The staff on AKAGI will decide what to do.

AIRCRAFT CARRIER AKAGI FLAGSHIP - FIRST CARRIER AIR DIVISION

- Second group for Midway? - Yes.

I disagree.

Our primary purpose is to destroy the enemy task force.

But we can do both things.

Our patrols have not spotted any enemy vessels in over two hours.

The enemy simply isn't in our zone of operation.

But our patrols left before dawn. They might have missed the enemy fleet.

It's a great danger to leave the fleet unprotected, sir.

All reports are negative, including those from our scout submarine at Pearl Harbor.

Our Army and Marines are scheduled to begin landing on Midway the day after tomorrow.

Without destroying Midway defenses first?

The question is where the enemy task force is.

Any intelligence on location of the enemy task force?

None, sir.

AKAGI signaling!

Have second group bomb Midway.

Change torpedoes to bombs.

Change torpedoes to bombs!

Change torpedoes to bombs! Hurry!

If we're attacked now, we'll be helpless.

Ready to land the first group aboard.

- Hurry up! - Release it!

Come on, up!

Now!

Stick it there!

Ready to land the first group.

Ready to land the first group.

- Finished lunch? - Things are not that easy.

They come in like this. No use staying at the same altitude.

Have to dive away.

That may work with fighters, but what about their anti-aircraft fire?

Yes, and they have all three runways still in operation.

The whole island's one big AA battery position.

That's an understatement.

- Poor reconnaissance. - What!

We're at war. Talk things over but don't make accusations.

Unexpected things happen. That's war.

Enemy planes!

Enemy planes! Stand by for action!

Zeros, hurry up!

Enemy planes!

Interceptors away!

Interceptors away!

Here they come!

Prepare to fire!

Are these from an enemy carrier?

Hope not.

Carrier planes...?

That would be terrible news!

Not from a carrier, are they?

I don't think so, sir.

Army-type planes, 20 degrees starboard, sea level!

From Midway.

- They're coming in! - Go get them, Zeros!

Open fire!

Hard a-port!

- What's up? - Watch out!

Got them all!

- No escorting fighters. - They're foolhardy.

Fighter escorts are a must.

Admirable courage, but rash.

Flight staff officer!

Flight staff officer.

Planes ready for attack in 10 minutes!

Thank you!

All planes ready for take-off in 10 minutes!

Good, we can crush Midway then!

Scout plane report... 10 possible enemy ships sighted.

Possible enemy?

Radio back for more details!

Ready to take off for Midway?

Finished loading?

Tanigawa!

- Watanabe! - Good luck!

The enemy fleet's been spotted.

AKAGI asked for a more detailed report.

Let's go!

5 cruisers! 5 destroyers!

Message from TONE patrol plane!

The enemy fleet consists of 5 cruisers and 5 destroyers! 10 degrees, 240 miles from Midway! Course 50 degrees!

No carriers, it seems.

We're almost ready for a second Midway strike.

It'll be a disaster if a carrier should suddenly appear now.

240 miles does not give us much time.

It's strange. No carriers...

No carriers...

What's that?

60 degrees left!

Additional task force sighted, with two carriers, approaching!

Additional task force sighted, with two carriers, approaching!

Two carriers?

Following the enemy fleet is another task force, which includes two carriers!

Following the enemy fleet is another task force, which includes two carriers!

Have to move fast! 36 dive bombers first! Then torpedo planes!

They're all loaded with bombs!

Sending torpedo planes with bombs?

We would not get the best results.

Bomb the carrier decks.

Escorts? All Zeros are overhead guarding us.

Without escorting fighters...

We would meet the same fate as those U.S. Planes.

I know, but their carriers must be destroyed!

Send whatever Zeros we can spare.

We can send dive bombers and bomb-loaded torpedo planes.

But without Zeros...

Unescorted, the enemy lost almost every one of their 70 planes this morning.

The same method...

Signal from HIRYU: Recommendation from Rear Admiral Yamaguchi:

Immediate take-off necessary!

Immediate take-off necessary!

I will not send planes without fighter escorts!

I cannot order the death of our Emperor's subjects this way.

Such a measure will be pointless!

It would be suicide.

Then?

Standard attack!

Orders to all carriers! Call in Zeros! Attack the enemy task force!

Aye, sir!

When Zeros ready, attack the enemy task force.

Change course to 50 degrees! Change bombs to torpedoes immediately!

Second group change to torpedoes!

Change bombs to torpedoes!

- What? Again? - It's like a race.

U.S. carrier planes heading our way!

Hurry for take-off! Hurry for take-off!

- Are we ready? - Come on, hurry up!

The counterattack and the continual change of orders were unexpected.

But this is war. We're taking off after the second group.

When will you be ready?

- In 5 minutes! - Thanks!

In 5 minutes!

Take off when ready.

Take off when ready!

Ready!

Everything ready, sir.

Take off!

Enemy planes overhead!

Hard a-starboard!

Dive bombers 100 degrees right!

Hard a-port!

Hard a-port!

AKAGI and KAGA hit!

SORYU, too!

It can't be true! It can't be!

SORYU has stopped!

KAGA, too!

AKAGI on fire! Speed 15 knots!

Destroyer MAIKAZE approaching AKAGI!

Commander!

KAGA, AKAGI and SORYU are out of action! Your orders...?

- Captain? - Yes, sir?

First group ready for combat!

All planes on HIRYU will attack their target.

Flight crews, move it!

Come on, hurry up!

Move!

How long have you been watching?

Signal the flagship! Give me some paper.

I will now assume command!

Attention!

All planes will attack the enemy carriers!

I wish you success. Good luck!

Good luck!

Good luck!

Planes leave in 5 minutes! See them off!

A change in flight crews. Step forward!

We don't have enough pilots now.

Reassignments.

Fukase and Kitami, are second and third group leaders.

Morita and Watanabe will join me.

So will Namiya and Tanigawa.

Aye, sir!

No other changes.

Maintain formation and follow me. That's all!

Good, now form up!

Attention! Salute!

To your planes!

Mechanic!

Fuel tank repaired?

No time, sir!

Sorry sir!

Never mind.

It's not that far. One tank's enough.

Good luck!

Captain!

Ready.

Good luck! Avenge AKAGI and KAGA for us.

KAGA is sinking!

Message from the Combined Fleet Commander-in-Chief, Yamamoto.

Message from the Combined Fleet Commander-in-Chief, Yamamoto.

I wish HIRYU the best of luck!

I wish HIRYU the best of luck!

Radio the Commander-in-Chief:

HIRYU is attacking.

Men in high spirits! Willing to defeat the enemy!

20 degrees left, enemy!

Attack formation!

Attack formation!

Squadrons, attack!

Target, first carrier, attack!

Watanabe, watch your right!

Kitami! Hit the target!

Target speed, 30 knots. Angle, 10 degrees.

800...,700...,600...,

Ready. Good luck!

Ready, let it go!

Mamiya! Tanigawa!

Our lead plane!

A suicide dive!

Our torpedoes?

Four torpedoes hit the target! Carrier on fire!

Second enemy carrier undamaged!

Message from our planes:

Sank one carrier: On return flight! 1155 hours!

- From Tomonari? - No, the third group leader, sir.

Tomonari... we lost a good man.

KAGA sunk. AKAGI and SORYU are crippled.

HIRYU has only 8 planes.

The unexpected happens in wars...

Or is this the true picture of war?

A Zero approaching.

What is it?

No, Matsura! No!

30 minutes to the carrier?

I can't hold out that long.

DON'T GIVE UP!

Give me a hand.

He'll make it.

I won't need to amputate his leg, either.

Lucky dog.

Thanks, doc.

Kitami, vitamins.

You look tired. Drink them.

You'll be OK.

Thank you.

- The SORYU has sunk, sir. - AKAGI?

Her fires have burned out but she's dead in the water.

Headquarters has ordered her to be sunk.

Order one of our destroyers?

What is it?

Tired?

Another mission.

- One carrier remains undamaged, doesn't it? - Yes, sir.

One of the SORYU patrol planes has returned.

It reports an enemy task force: 20 degrees, 180 miles from Midway. It includes two carriers.

We've got to do something.

We lack the planes to attack even one carrier.

I consulted the Chief Flight Officer. And we found we have only 5 planes available.

There's not enough daylight left for another daytime attack.

So, I want to attack one of the carriers tonight.

- Will you do it? - Yes, sir!

It's getting dark. Prepare for the attack.

But enemy dive bombers appeared.

- Dive bombers overhead! - Hard a-starboard!

Everybody down!

- A near-miss! - Attacking from port to starboard!

Don't get up!

Three more coming down!

Hard a-port!

Hurry up!

Put out the fire!

Put out the fire!

- Bring the hose! - There's no water.

- More water pressure! - Come on, move!

Bring that extinguisher!

Extinguishers! Here!

Come on with that! Move!

- Another hose here! - Come on!

- The hose that way! - Where are the medics?

- Go the other way! - A hose here!

Where are the extinguishers?

Close the hatch!

Quickly, quickly, move!

- It's jammed! - Call the bridge!

Attention, bridge, engine room here!

- Radio room. - Fire in the corridors! Can't get out!

Can't get out? I'll be there!

- Hey, hey, listen! - Let me do this!

Listen, send a rescue party, right now!

Did you hear me?

- It's going to blow up! Let's go!

Get us out, for God's sake, get us out!

- Sick bay, answer me!

Fire in the ammo room, sir!

Hello, ammo room!

The ship has stopped, sir!

No reply from the engine room. I think they're all dead.

Sir?

Should I order abandon ship?

Abandon ship!

Abandon ship!

Come on, come on!

- Are you crazy? Get out of here! - Let me go!

- We have to abandon ship!

- Come on! - Leave me!

Was the order to abandon ship made too soon?

No, you tried to put out the fire.

That was your duty as the Captain.

Are the men safe?

Those within 1000 feet will be sucked in when the ship sinks.

- There they are! - They're coming to rescue us!

How ironic.

How one mistake leads to another... like a chain reaction.

No, Captain Kaku, perhaps it was not simple operational mistakes.

It's too late to know for sure now.

And it's hard to explain.

I feel this war is a greater mistake...

But there's nothing we can do now.

This matter is too momentous for us to consider.

We fulfilled our duty.

And the only thing left is to die with honor.

- Look, it hasn't sunk yet. - No.

I've been on this destroyer for 40 minutes but HIRYU has still not sunk.

Headquarters ordered that our own torpedoes sink it.

Ready!

Fire!

This is war!

Imperial Headquarters announcement June 10, 1942, 1530 hours:

The Imperial Navy attacked the enemy fleet on June 6.

The results: Sunk: 2 carriers

Destroyed: 1 cruiser Sunk: 1 destroyer

Shot down: 193 planes Damaged: 76 planes

Midway ground facilities completely destroyed.

Our losses: Sunk: 1 carrier

Damaged: 1 carrier, 1 cruiser Shot down: 42 planes

- Keiko. - Don't worry.

- He'll come back safely. - I'm sorry...

- I can't help you plant rice. - You worry too much.

- Hurry up and get well. I'll be well in time to sow the seeds.

Don't worry about me.

- And Koji will be back. - Yes.

Keiko.

You must miss him.

Yes.

More wars... more men dying bravely...

...more graves... in the Pacific...

I hope...

no more... graves...

will follow...

...how many more will follow...

The radio gives nothing but lies about what really happened.

How long will this war go on now with so many losses?

We can't write home anymore, we are forbidden to tell the truth.

I wonder how Keiko and mother are.

Tomorrow morning we go on a new mission. Will I see Keiko again?

Ready for take-off!

Take off!

Circle for a last look?

No, don't. Course 180 degrees. Standard formation.

THE END