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Pearl Harbor

There are two popular movies that depict the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Here's a look at the historical accuracy of them both.

 

Pearl Harbor (2001)

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Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

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Beyond Pearl Harbor in the Movies

There are a lot of movies that touch on the surprise attack at Pearl in some form or fashion. This episode covers "From Here to Eternity", "Tora! Tora! Tora!", "Storm Over the Pacific", "Midway", "Pearl Harbor", "In Harm's Way", and "The Final Countdown."

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