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Defence and Security Studies

“When faced with a 20 year threat,

the government responds with a 15 year plan,

in a 6 year defense program,

managed by 3 year personnel,

attempting to develop a 2 year budget,

which in reality is funded by a 1 year appropriation,

(which is typically 1-6 months late),

actually formulated over a 3 day weekend,

and approved in a 1 hour decision briefing.

-George Singley

Gung Ho! | Pacific War Movie
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Gung Ho! | Pacific War Movie

Gung Ho! - The true story of Carlson's Raiders and their World War II attack on Makin Island. Gung Ho! (1943) Director: Ray Enright Writers: Lucien Hubbard(screenplay), W.S. LeFrançois(based on the factual story "GUNG HO" by), Joseph Hoffman(additional dialogue) Stars: Randolph Scott, Alan Curtis, Noah Beery Jr. Genre: Drama, History, War Country: United States Language: English Also Known As: 'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders Release Date: 20 December 1943 (USA) Filming Location: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, USA Storyline: Seven weeks after Pearl Harbor, volunteers form the new 2nd Marine Raider Battalion whose purpose is to raid Japanese-held islands. The men selected come from different walks of life but have toughness in common. Under command of Colonel 'Thorwald', they're trained in all imaginable forms of combat. Then, after a perilous submarine journey, they face a daunting first mission: to annihilate the much larger Japanese garrison on Makin Island, in a lengthy battle sequence. Reviews: "In the vast array of WWII movies, which are the ones that stand out? Special effects help you remember them, but mostly it's the story. If the characters make a special place in your heart and the story tugs you to the edge of your seat, you'll come back to the movie over and over again. Gung Ho! Is based on the true raid of Makin Island, made by a special branch of the Marines. But since American audiences had already seen the newsreels in 1943 and read the reports in the papers, how did Hollywood make the movie interesting? With fantastic characters. Randolph Scott, a war veteran himself, leads the team as the man behind the raid. He combines his military training with Chinese techniques he's been studying for the first combatant unit after Pearl Harbor. This movie shows every step of the journey, from interviewing the candidates to the special training before they sail to Makin Island. Within the pack are best friends Noah Beery Jr. And David Bruce, both in love with the same woman; Robert Mitchum, a tough boxer; Alan Curtis, who hasn't told anyone he's a minister; and other volunteers who are anxious to kill Japanese troops. The interview process is fascinating, as we see all the different types of soldiers who make up a company. The training sequences are also fascinating, as they learn new techniques to combat an entirely different kind of enemy. Troops in a lineup are far different than men waiting atop palm trees with traps and sniper rifles. At ninety minutes, this intense, emotional war drama could have easily gone another half hour. It moves quickly and leaves you wanting more. It's a great piece of Americana to show the morale boost we all needed after Pearl Harbor. At the time of this movie's release, we had no idea whether or not the Allies would win the war, but we rallied together and rooted for Randolph Scott to save the day with his Marines. As he says, "Teamwork. The Chinese have a word for it: gung ho!" While that's not a literal translation (gung ho means enthusiasm about going to war), the real commander of the raid used that definition and made it the motto of the Marines. That's good enough for me." - written by "HotToastyRag" on IMDb.com Also Known As (AKA): (original title) 'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders Austria Unternehmen Donnerschlag Belgium (Flemish title) Het heldhaftige avontuur Belgium (French title) L'héroïque aventure Brazil A Batalha Final Brazil (alternative title) Gung Ho! Brazil (new title) Gung Ho! A Batalha dos Fuzileiros Navais Brazil (TV title) A Batalha dos Fuzileiros Navais Canada (English title) Gung Ho! Denmark Under hemmelig ordre Egypt (English title) Gung Ho Finland Taistelu viidakossa France Gung Ho Greece Gung-Ho Hungary Harci kiáltás Mexico Gung Ho Norway Gung Ho! Portugal A Selva em Armas Romania Gung Ho South Africa (English title) Gung ho! Soviet Union (Russian title) Ганг Хо: История создания наездников Карлсона Spain Todos a una Sweden Attack i djungeln Turkey (Turkish title) Kanlı Baskın UK 'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders USA (short title) Gung Ho! West Germany Unternehmen Donnerschlag ···················································································· FOLLOW US! ✘ X / https://twitter.com/bigtime_movies ✘ TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtime_movies MORE MOVIES! ► All Playlists: https://bit.ly/4gpyruy #warmovies #historicalmovies #freemovies ···················································································· COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. If you have questions please send an email to: info[at]amogo.de, Amogo Networx - The AVOD Channel Network, www.amogo-networx.com.
The Last Chance | AWARD WINNING MOVIE
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The Last Chance | AWARD WINNING MOVIE

The Last Chance - Escaping a Nazi prison train in war-torn Italy, an American and a British soldier set out for the Swiss border and find themselves leading a multi-national party of refugees for the Italian underground. The Last Chance (1945) Director: Leopold Lindtberg Writers: Alberto Barberis(adaptation of Italian dialogue), Leopold Lindtberg(uncredited), Elizabeth Montagu(adaptation of English dialogue) Stars: Ewart G. Morrison, John Hoy, Ray Reagan Genre: Drama, War Country: Switzerland Language: English Release Date: 26 May 1945 (Switzerland) Filming Location: Filmstudio Bellerive, Zürich, Kanton Zürich, Switzerland Reviews: "This impressive WW2 documentary-like movie showing both the plight and heroism of refugees seeking asylum in Switzerland was obviously shot on actual locations. You can almost feel the snow and shudder at the seemingly futile efforts of a large band of civilian refugees, plus a few allied escapees, who are all forced to cope both with the vile weather and an equally vile body of German soldiers who are determined to track them down and kill them. This large group of refugees, who tackle the snow and high mountains as they attempt to escape from their merciless pursuers, contains men, women and children of all ages, but the biggest groups are the very young and the very old who are forced to tackle the snow, the high mountains, the vile weather and yet fight off cold and hunger as well as evade their determined pursuers. And even if the refugees make it to Switzerland, will the Swiss authorities welcome them or send them all back - old men, young men, old women and young kids - to literally rot in prison, and certainly to be abused and ultimately shot by their Nazi captors? All the players, young and old, deliver outstanding performances. Yet they are not actors at all but genuine people. E.G. Morrison, John Hoy and Ray Reagan play American officers who come to the aid of the refugees. They deliver stellar performances, even though they were not actors but simply American officers who were actually shot down near Switzerland and were waiting to be shipped back to the States. This "Last Chance" is no make-believe story but a grim and highly absorbing reminder of Nazi oppression and callous disregard of liberty and freedom. The DVD was formally available from Vintage Film Buff, - an excellent label that is no longer trading." - written by "JohnHowardReid" on IMDb.com Also Known As (AKA): (original title) Die letzte Chance Australia The Last Chance Belgium (Flemish title) De laatste kans Belgium (French title) La dernière chance Brazil A Última Porta Canada (French title) La dernière chance Denmark Den sidste Chance Finland Viimeinen tilaisuus France La dernière chance Germany Die letzte Chance Greece Δραπέτευσις προς βορράν Greece (festival title) Η τελευταία ευκαιρία Hungary Utolsó pillanat Italy L'ultima speranza Mexico La última puerta Netherlands De laatste kans Norway Siste sjanse Poland Ostatnia szansa Portugal A Última Esperança Soviet Union (Russian title) Последний шанс Spain La última oportunidad Sweden Sista chansen Switzerland (Italian title) L'ultima speranza Switzerland (German title) (working title) Flüchtlinge Switzerland (English title) (working title) Don't Forget It Ever Switzerland (German title) (working title) Vergiss es nie! Switzerland (German title) (working title) Die grosse Hoffnung Switzerland (French title) La dernière chance Turkey (Turkish title) Son ışık UK The Last Chance USA The Last Chance Yugoslavia (Serbian title) (literal title) Poslednja sansa ···················································································· FOLLOW US! ✘ X / https://twitter.com/bigtime_movies ✘ TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtime_movies MORE MOVIES! ► All Playlists: https://bit.ly/4gpyruy #warmovies #historicalmovies #freemovies ···················································································· COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. If you have questions please send an email to: info[at]amogo.de, Amogo Networx - The AVOD Channel Network, www.amogo-networx.com.
The Finest Military Film Starring Richard Widmark   Adventure, War, Drama   English
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Heroic Rescue Mission | Ardennes Fury | Full Action War Movie | Free Movie
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Heroic Rescue Mission | Ardennes Fury | Full Action War Movie | Free Movie

Heroic Rescue Mission | Ardennes Fury | Full Action War Movie | Free Movie During the height of World War II, a group of American soldiers find themselves trapped deep within enemy lines. As the conflict rages on, the soldiers must navigate treacherous terrain and evade enemy forces. The leader of the tank crew, driven by a sense of duty and compassion, makes a daring decision to embark on a mission to rescue a group of vulnerable children who are in grave danger. With the clock ticking and the odds stacked against them, the soldiers must summon all their courage and resourcefulness to ensure the safety of the children and find a way back to friendly territory. If you enjoyed the gripping tension and heroic undertones of "Saving Private Ryan," you'll find "Tank's Last Stand: Rescuing Hope Behind Enemy Lines" equally compelling. Directed by Joseph Lawson, this film features a talented cast led by Lawson himself, delivering a powerful performance that brings the story to life. Don't miss this thrilling and heartwarming tale of bravery and sacrifice. #movie #fullmovie #freemovie #vmovies #action #war #WWII #rescue #heroic Welcome to V Movies. The fastest growing YouTube Channel for full length movies! We post every day new and exciting movies! Action, Thrillers, Horror, Sci-Fi! And so much more! Just click SUBSCRIBE and hit the Bell Button! We post EVERY DAY! All movies on our channel have been legally licensed to V Movies from distributors, filmmaker and content owners. If you have any copyright concerns please write us at info@vchannelsmedia.com ! V Movies is Part of the V Channels Media Group! Are you a filmmaker and want your movie to be featured on V Movies and earn movie too? Drop us an email distribution@vchannelsmedia.com today! V Movies is Part of Greater Fool Network https://www.creators.greaterfool.tv
NISEI | Omeleto
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NISEI | Omeleto

Two Japanese-American brothers fight in World War II. NISEI is used with permission from Darren Haruo Rae. Learn more at https://instagram.com/niseithefilm. Minoru and John are two brothers born and raised in the U.S. to parents who emigrated from Japan. Minoru is eager and idealistic, but John is more pessimistic and cynical. When World War II breaks out, they're stripped of their citizenship and placed in internment camps with other Japanese-Americans. To prove their loyalty, they volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat, comprised of Japanese-Americans like them. Torn between country and family, both brothers must face harrowing combat overseas in the devastating theater of war. But they also face discrimination and ostracization at home in a country that doesn't want them. Directed and written by Darren Haruo Rae, this elegantly appointed short historical drama shines a light on an all-Japanese-American troop of soldiers who fought in World War II for a country imprisoning them and their families because of their ancestry. The film has a wide canvas visually and narratively, with rich and polished cinematography, layered storytelling and a vast sense of place. But it maintains a sense of intimacy with its main character, Minoru, and through him, it examines themes of loyalty, heroism, belonging and immigrant identity. The structure of the film weaves two main scenes, one where Minoru says goodbye to his father at the internment camps (after getting past a skeptical guard) and another where Minoru's troop find themselves ambushed and then embroiled in a gunfight. As Minoru clarifies to his father why he is fighting for the U.S., we then shift to the brothers in Italy as they navigate an unexpected gunfight and explosion. Despite the violence, the film's tenor is generally thoughtful and restrained, with the visuals possessing a stateliness that suits the historical themes and setting. The focus is less on the adrenaline and suspense of wartime violence and more on the brother's internal experience as they navigate their motivations for fighting. Played by actor Jonathan Tanigaki with shining sincerity and idealism, Minoru is out to prove he is as American as anyone else. But he's also fighting because he loves and believes in the idea of America itself. That love may or may not register with the world at large but it's there -- and worth making sacrifices for. Inspired by the experiences of the director's grandfather in World War II, NISEI is the name for second-generation Japanese-Americans -- those born in the U.S. to Japanese parents, and whose loyalties were still questioned despite their birthright citizenship. The film is a testament to their bravery, as well as a caution to remember this chapter of U.S. history. Beautifully crafted and deeply felt, it is also a reminder that every war has casualties that are tragic -- and should be honored and remembered for their sacrifice.
"Thunder Birds: Soldiers of the Air" (1942) - Technicolor WW2 Movie with Gene Tierney
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"Thunder Birds: Soldiers of the Air" (1942) - Technicolor WW2 Movie with Gene Tierney

A spectacular example of Hollywood Technicolor, the movie served as both big screen entertainment and propaganda for enlistment in the fight against Germany and Japan. The story of a young flyer played by John Sutton who shows up at flight training school under the tutelage of Preston Foster. Both our leading men will fall for the same girl -- the drop dead gorgeous Gene Tierney. The early WW2 plane enthusiasts will see some wonderful footage of the aircraft used in the film while in flight. "Thunder Birds" presents us with is a “B” film’s script that has been given the “A” budget treatment. Originally released on November 20, 1942. 🇺🇸👕🎖️** Find All Of Our Exclusive Patriotic & History-Oriented Merchandise Here - Every Sale Supports The Channel And Keeps Us "On The Air": https://teespring.com/stores/lionheart-filmworks ☕ If you appreciate our content and want to support us further, direct donations are always welcome at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lionheart PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, CLICK THE 'BELL' ICON FOR ALERTS ON NEW CONTENT - AND SHARE THIS VIDEO TO HELP US GROW AND KEEP HISTORY HAPPENING! http://www.lionheart-filmworks.com/store Some other videos you might like on our Channel: 400 Evolution of the United States Army Uniform: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Q6RyDFAJI&t=21s Cpl. Freddie Stowers - 1918 Medal Of Honor Moment: https://youtu.be/tRcy2plxPQs "Civil War Uniforms of Blue & Grey - The Evolution" Volume 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8MAlu2NEps&t=25s U.S. Army Battles & History - World War Two - Heroism & Honor: https://youtu.be/ldnpvOFn7fE Lt. Robert T. Waugh - 1944 Medal Of Honor Moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwpJnAfoHCU&t=407s Medal of Honor Moment - Sergeant York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad9FWugOIyM #lionheartfilmworks #militaryhistory #ww2history
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