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Battle of Midway Commemorative Videos

Midway Historical Overview Video

The Naval History and Heritage Command produced this video to tell the story about the victory at Midway. The video uses World War II file footage to convey the importance of the U.S. Navy's efforts at Midway and summarizes how the Allies gained naval dominance in the Pacific. (Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Garas)

Midway Scene Setter Video

This video produced by the Defense Media Activity's Navy Production Department is a short, narrated video that is perfect for use as a "scene setter" to help all in attendance at your ceremony or event understand what happened at Midway and why it was important.

Voices from Midway: Destination Point Luck

Academy Award-winning actor and former Sailor Ernest Borgnine narrates the story of the pivotal naval battle of World War II. This one-hour documentary, produced by the Defense Media Activity's Navy Production Department, shares first-hand accounts from veterans who were there.

Battle of Midway: Pivotal Moments

Battle of Midway video from Naval History and Heritage Command. Pivotal moments of the battle.

Battle for Midway: Episode 1 - Aftermath of the Pearl Harbor Attack

Dr. Tyler Bamford, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), reflects on the Battle of Midway. 

Episode 2 - Breaking the Japanese Code

Dr. Tyler Bamford, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), reflects on the Battle of Midway.

Episode 3 -Tenacity Under Disadvantage

Dr. Tyler Bamford, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), reflects on the Battle of Midway.

Episode 4 - Strategy v. Strategy

Guy Nasuti, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), reflects on the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jalen D. Walton)

Episode 5 - The U.S. Sailors' Perspective

Guy Nasuti, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), reflects on the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jalen D. Walton)

Episode 6 - Damage Control Victory on USS Yorktown

Guy Nasuti, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), reflects on the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jalen D. Walton)

Episode 7 - U.S. Torpedo Bombers

Dr. Tyler Bamford, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), reflects on the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ellen E. Sharkey)

Episode 8 - Dive Bombers Take the Lead

Dr. Tyler Bamford, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), reflects on the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ellen E. Sharkey)

Episode 9 - A Momentous Victory

Guy Nasuti, a historian at Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), reflects on the Battle of Midway. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ellen E. Sharkey)

Published: Tue Apr 30 11:27:02 EDT 2024