Secrets of the Unknown: Pearl Harbor

1987•26m

Documentary

Pearl Harbor reveals information indicating that the United States Navy could have prevented the December 7, 1941 attack. Explore the supposition that the Navy discovered two Japanese carriers near Pearl Harbor several days prior to the assault and why this information was ignored.

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Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises

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Edward Mulhare

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