""The 100,000,000 shoulder their Family and People in pristine honor"" ""Passed by Navy Department censors" #255" ""Toho Films"" ""The War at Sea from Hawaii to Malaya"" ""Sponsored by the Navy Department"" ""Planned by:" "Navy GHQ Press Division"" ""Produced by:" "Toho Pictures Distributed by Eiga haikyusha"" ""A Kokumin eiga made with participation of the Information Ministry"" ""We humbly offer this film to the souls of those..."" "...having died glorious deaths defending the Motherland"" ""Summer, 1936"" "Did you just get back?" "Yes, just now." " Where's aunt?" " She went to the field" "Aunt!" " I just got back." " Oh, Tadaaki-san!" "Welcome home!" " Yoshikazu-kun!" " Welcome home" "Why don't you carry his bags?" "We waited ages." " Let me take that." " That's OK, it's heavy." " I can manage." " But it's got books in it." " I can handle it!" " Heavy, huh?" " No problem." "I can manage!" "Did you bring this all the way from the station?" "You're not sweating at all." " That's because I didn't drink any water" " You should've had a glass at home!" "I'm training not to drink water." "Is that a military school regulation?" "It's not a rule but I want to make it a habit if I can." "It wouldn't do to need water on board a ship, would it?" "You're great!" "It's nothing." "Madam!" "You came early, didn't you?" " Where's Father?" " He's in the living room." "Father, I'm home." "Oh, you're back." "Do you have a week off this time too?" " Hello?" " Oh, hello, young man." "I'd like to ask something." "What have you been so eager to ask since last night?" "I want to join the Navy Youth Air Corps." " Why?" " Because I love airplanes." "I'd like to work with planes like you do." "I want to fly Naval airplanes." "It's not easy to be a pilot" "No matter how hard, I'll stick with it" "Arert you just fantasizing about being a pilot?" "No, I mean it." "I'd like it in maintenance or construction, even if I couldn't fly." "I've already heard you like planes." "But you're the only son in your family." " Would your mother allow it?" " That's why I came to you." "I want you to talk to Mother." "Even if your mother approves, being a pilot requires a lot of willpower and the guts to never give up." " Are you confident you can do that?" " Yes, I think so." "Follow me!" "Follow me, OK?" "You did well!" " Did you hurt your belly?" " No, my back..." "You did well." "If you'd tried to get out of it, I'd have refused to help you." "Mother says it's OK!" "Thank you, Mother!" "Thank you!" "Isn't it wonderful!" " I wonder if you'll be of any use..." " Sure I will!" "There are plenty his size in the Navy Youth Air Corps, many even smaller." ""Tsuchiura Naval Aviation Group"" ""Flight Training Section"" ""Early Summer, 1937"" "Wake up!" "Sir, the time is now 4:50." "Imperial composition by the Meiji emperor "A pale blue brightening the vast expanse of the great sky:" "To feel it in one's own heart..."" "Fall in!" "In position for exercises!" "Stand!" "Bow!" "Sit!" "It's been a month since you joined this Training School." "Everyone says this preparatory training is the worst part... but you worked hard." "I'm very pleased with your performance." "You've learned the overall form... and from now on, as Navy men and future pilots..." "Spirit and Study are essential." " Trainee Tomoda" " Yessir!" " What's the Spirit of our Training School?" " To work hard, sir!" "Anything wrong with Tomoda's answer?" " Trainee Hayashi." " The Training School spirit is not just to work hard." "It's true that hard work is important, but... there's something more important than what Tomoda said." " Trainee lmamiya" " Yessir!" "Tell us once again about the Training School Spirit" "The Spirit of Absolute Obedience comes first." "Following Orders, No Matter What is essential." " Why?" " Because orders come from..." "Our Supreme Commander, the Emperor" " What's next?" "Trainee Nakagawa!" " Yessir!" "Next is an Aggressive Spirit!" "To show Fighting Spirit until we win, even if we die fighting." " Next!" "Trainee Yamada!" " Yessir!" "Next is a Sacrificial Spirit." "To sacrifice oneself for the Greater Goal." "These traits are indispensable for becoming future pilots." "But just thinking and talking about Spirit isn't enough." "You must drill each of these ideas into your body!" "Only then will they bear fruit." ""Adversity is the best school." Don't forget that." " OK?" " Yessir!" "Rowing exercises!" "One!" "Two!" "Three!" "Four!" "Keep going!" "Seven!" "Eight!" "Nine!" "Ten!" "Ten more strokes!" "One!" "Two!" "Three!" "More power!" "Keep going!" "Harder!" "Go!" "Go!" "No good!" "Tomoda, they got away!" "Raise oars!" "Fall in!" " Count off." " 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 All present." "Attention!" "Sir" "Do you know why you lost?" "They had a faster boat..." "What are you saying?" "That might work in the outside world but not here." "Not having the best equipment is no excuse for losing a war." "You lost because you didn't work hard enough." "Damn it, you didn't stick at it!" "I'll show you real fighting spirit." "As you were..." "Face Right!" "Quick March!" "Harada!" "Come on!" "Form a line!" "The enemy is that hanger dead ahead..." "Charge!" "Guard!" "Point!" "Rest." "OK." "You tried hard and no-one dropped out." "Wipe off your sweat." "How was it?" "Tough?" "To tell the truth, it was tough for me, too!" " If you can't tough it out you'll never win at war." "OK?" " Yessir!" "Tomoda." "Enter the ring!" "Begin!" "Keep going!" "Come on!" "Attack, Tomoda!" "Match!" "Tomoda, no one gets down until he wins." " Section 3, Tomoda" " Section 3, Nakagawa" "Begin!" "Keep going..." "Match!" " Next!" " Next?" "Next is Tomoda!" "Begin!" "Keep going!" "Fight's on..." "Match!" "Next!" " Section 3, Hayashi!" " Section 3, Tomoda!" "Come On!" "Bit more, bit more..." " Match!" " Tomoda." "Once more." "This isn't like sumo out there." "Even if you won on technique, your Spirit is still no good." "Keep fighting!" " Section 3, Tomoda." " Section 3, Yamada" "Tomoda, push!" "Keep fighting." "Push him back!" "Keep fighting!" "Match!" " Next..." " Wait!" "Tomoda fought well." "He won by Spirit." "No matter how strong the enemy, take him on with all your Spirit." " That's the Spirit you need." "Got it?" " Yessir!" "Who said he wanted more sweet bean soup?" " Tomoda did." " You guys eat a lot." "I'm impressed." "This is the best soup in Japan!" " You guys are only thinking about eating." " No, not just eating, sir." " Thoughts of home?" " No, my head is filled with thoughts of lessons." "This guy's a real piece of work!" "Bow!" "Sit" "Today's rugby match was excellent." "You lost in points, but you won in spirit." "Too bad about the points... but the other team won the College Championship last year" "They are five years older than you... and they're on a varsity squad so their skill level is higher" "But you fellows... showed the Soul of our Training School and fought hard against them" "Watching your play, you showed plenty of what these days they call..." "Attack Spirit and Sacrificial Spirit." "You were devoted to your teammates without considering personal glory." "I could feel your sense of sacrifice." "This spirit is indispensible in war, especially in an air attack." "If the 1st plane goes down, the 2nd takes over, if that goes down then the third until we are victorious." " Don't forget the spirit you showed today." "OK?" " Yessir!" "Mother..." "Mother..." "Hey you two, what's with the ribbons?" "You look crazy..." "I'll use this ribbon to make a medal for Tadaaki when he distinguishes himself." "Brother, if you get injured you can use this ribbon as a bandage." " Yoshikazu, do you know what this is?" " I know." "It's rice cake, right?" " I want to eat it now." " Let's make an offering to Father first..." "Mother..." "Take care of yourself until I come back in triumph." "Mother, look this way!" "Look this way..." "Wake up!" ""Chinese army attacks illegally:" "Our army responds"..." ""July 7th:" "Marco Polo Bridge Incident begins"" ""Shanghai Incident"" ""Bombing missions from Japan to Shanghai"" ""Incident expands"" ""Japan-Germany-ltaly defensive alliance"" ""Fall of Nanking"" "War in Xuzhou"" ""Munich Conference"" ""Storming the beach at Bias Bay"" ""Guangzhou falls"" ""Wang Zhao-ming Peace Proclamation"" "Nomohan Incident"" ""Japan-GB Conference"" ""War in Europe begins"" "Did you see that?" "You guys were like that, too." "I wonder why we couldn't do even that." "It was really tough." "You can do anything if you practice long enough... but that training was really rough" "How 'bout I buy you some sweets tonight?" " It's a farewell party." " But sir, we still have a month before graduation." "I'm leaving before you guys." "Maybe I'll meet you again somewhere as proper soldiers, but... this could be last time we see one another." " So you are going to the battlefield?" " Oh, I don't know yet." "This is also a battlefield." "Actual war and training don't differ." "Squad leader!" "What's up with you?" "Don't put on sad faces." "You've really worked hard these two-and-a-half years." "But it's going to get even harder from now on." "Give it all you've got." "Japan is truly facing a difficult situation." "Just this year we've had the Nomohan Incident, the British-Japanese conference, the collapse of the Trade Treaty with America..." "We have to tackle events we can't treat lightly." "The war has broken out in Europe and is spreading." "Japan is now only dealing with China, but in this war in Europe and in the China Incident, the enemy is one and the same!" "We won't settle the China Incident until we defeat America and England!" "The day will come when the world is divided in two in war." "When that day comes, you too will get to fight at the front." "Glorious victory is waiting for you." "Soon, you will finally enter pilot training." "Remember what I've told you." " Keep at it, no matter how harsh the training gets." " Yessir!" " Ah, almost finished." " Thank you for your hard work." "Just two more rice balls makes 20, just like brother's age." " He surely won't come back this year." " But he graduates this year, doesn't he?" " Once he graduates, he goes straight to the next level." " No vacation?" "Strange." "It's not like school, you see." "He's a soldier." " Even soldiers have vacation, right Mother?" " I guess so." "You don't know?" "I don't know." "He's no longer my child." "I'm back." "Brother!" "My how you've grown!" " Brother, welcome home." " Mother, I have returned..." "I'm glad you're back." " Why didn't you tell us?" " National alarm I just found out I could go on leave." " You should've cabled us." " Cable?" "I only had time to catch a train!" "Try to stand up straight, brother." "Look." "The sleeves are a little short... and you kept saying they'd be too long!" " I had no idea you would have grown that much." " How's this, Mother?" "Umeko, try this caramel..." "don't eat it all at once." " Not much of a present:" "Some Kasumigaura pond smelt" " Thank you." " How long will you be able to stay?" " Till the seventh of January." " And then?" " Then I go straight to flight school." " What?" "You've never been in plane yet?" " No, I'm still in training school." "But it already says "Fleet Air Arm" on your hat." " Set course for Mt." "Tsukuba." " Set course for Mt." "Tsukuba." "You're holding the joystick too tight hold it like you're squeezing an egg." "What are you doing?" "You're losing Mt." "Tsukuba." "Correct your course." "Correct the course." " Head toward Mt." "Tsukuba." " Head toward Mt." "Tsukuba." "Number 23 landed." "That's no landing." "That's like a cripple jumping over a ditch!" "Number 23 announcing arrival, sir." "Too slow." "Do it again." "Trainee Tomoda #23 announcing arrival, sir." "Reporting nothing unusual, sir." "Sir, please review our search mission today." " Does anyone want to serve with glory?" " Yessir I, Tomoda, do." "Can you take that fighting spirit to the front?" "Not just that." "You can't just fly to the front and back and call yourself an ace." "Got that?" "Sorry I haven't written for so long." "Having graduated from training school, I am finally training to become a pilot." "Now I'm training hard, practicing exactly what I'll do in war." "My role is to carry the torpedoes to smash into enemy ships." "There're many difficult techniques needed to take off from an aircraft carrier." "Our greatest pride is our ship." "Attention!" "Airman Tomoda and 14 others, transferred from training school, sir." " Very good." " Sir." "Oh, Tomoda, when did you get here?" " Hayashi!" " I just got here." " Oh, really." "Good to see you." " I knew you're coming." "I'm a scout;" "I've sharp eyes!" " Great we're together, huh?" "Not really." "You'll be causing trouble again!" "You talk funny, lmamiya." " Is that how they talk on the mother ship?" " Nah, it's just how this squad talks." " Havert you heard the news?" " What?" " Yamashita from the Training School is the Squad Leader here" " Really?" ""Lt. Yamashita"" " How are you?" " Fine." " You've grown!" " Sorry to keep you waiting" " I heard about you guys so I had you transferred here." " Thank you, sir." "Do your best!" "We're training at the base tomorrow." "Come there once you've unpacked." "Tashiro from the Training School will give you the details." "With today's calm wind, landing on a carrier is like landing on the ground." "You can more or less do it with your eyes closed." "But once it gets rough, it's a lot harder." "You're landing on a moving target - it's like trying to jump onto a wild horse." "It doesn't just move this way and that way... it shakes its ass like this." "You come in like this and it goes the other way." "It's just like a vicious horse, always ready to kick you with its hind leg!" "In two or three months, I'll have you able to land anywhere." "War doesn't wait:" "Can't do it tomorrow just 'cos today's not convenient." "Not like putting off a bar tab!" "Aircrews assemble!" "OK, it's time." "Don't tighten up - just do it like it's base training." "Air Captain, sir." "The fifth flight has taken off." "Air Captain, please take a look at this." "Next is the fifth flight." "Pretty good..." "We land and take off from dawn to midnight." "Once training started we haven't had a day off in months." "This May I advanced to second rank." "Two more ranks and I'll be a warrant officer." "I look forward to showing Mother my officer's uniform." "This has gotten long so I'll stop here." "Yoshikazu." "He's working so hard..." ""Night Practice"" "Air Captain, it's gotten pretty rough." "Signalman, how's the wind?" "Sir, East North East, 13 m/s, sir." "13 m/s eh?" "It's blowing pretty hard." "#60 is back." " Who's #60?" " That's Airman Tomoda." "#86 is back." " Who?" " Airman Hayashi." ""At last a Summer Leave was granted"" "If I had gone for it and landed on the carrier, Hayashi wouldn't have died..." " It's as if he died in my place" " Tomoda!" "You went a bit crazy on your first long voyage, didn't you." "Your nerves are shot from over-training." "You've matured as a pilot but... your character is still unformed." "It's good to mourn your friend's death, but you mustrt drown in personal sentiment." "I may not be able to see you again so I want to talk to you about character." "When I was in Military School..." "The fate of our lmperial Nation rests on this single battle." "Do your utmost!" ""Lock of the late Commander Togo's hair"" "I prayed for one year, then another." "In my 3rd I suddenly realized something." "I was not "me";" "I was "nothingness"." "My All was an offering to..." "His Imperial Majesty, the Supreme Commander." "I felt it deep in my gut..." "My fundamental principles are based on that." "If you have that faith deep in your gut... then whatever happens you can act confidently, without a second thought." "All Japanese should feel this." "It's been passed down in the Japanese blood for 3,000 years." "That blood is the Soul of Yamato, The Soldier's Spirit, The Natiors Will..." " Tomoda, do you understand?" " Yes, I do." "Why do I say these things today?" "I want to instill them in the core of your being." "This might be our last leave together." "This is something I wanted to make sure to tell you." "The day we've waited for so long is coming soon - soon!" "Did you put on your uniform?" " A one-week vacation flies by, doesn't it?" " Oh, I'll be back soon enough." "But Yo-chan, they say there's going to be a world war..." "Maybe so..." "I wouldn't know..." "Hey, sis, does Mother get anxious when she hears that?" "No... she's fine." "Someone said it must be tough for her but she said:" ""No, he's not my child any more, it doesn't bother me..."" " She's totally accepted it." " Really... wow, she's great..." "I finally got the right consistency." "Uneko, bring them over." " What's this?" " I made you some botamochi to eat on the train." "Wow, botamochi... that's great!" "Ah, first we'll offer some to Father..." ""Late Autumn, 1941"" "If you want to buy a money order, speak up now!" " The last homeland newspaper we'll read" " That's what we'll read every morning!" "Paymaster, that was a busy morning." "Have you got it straightened out?" " Yes, completely clean and tidy." "Even my Spirit." " Even your Spirit, eh?" "Hahaha..." "I see, all tidied away... say, the Vice Lance Corporal is thoughtful, isn't he?" " What?" " Over there..." " D'ya send money home?" " Yes, I don't have much use for it here." " Finally setting off." "Where to?" " The Philippines, I'd say." " Singapore, stupid!" " We've gone as far as Indo-China..." " I don't care:" "I'm tired of waiting!" "We will now worship the lmperial Palace!" "Bow!" "Concerning our old enemy, the violent and disrespectful USA given that the outbreak of war is imminent this fleet will start the war with a surprise attack against the enemy fleet in Hawaii, aiming at its sudden and total destruction," "in one stroke putting the US Navy at our mercy." "This will involve the biggest airraid in history... deciding our lmperial Natiors fate with one blow." "For you taking responsibility of this heroic deed in defense of our country this is the greatest honor of your life a cherished warrior's ideal that nothing else will exceed." "It is truly a splendid opportunity to show reverence to our lmperial Nation." "The profound joy we feel today is a rare and wonderful thing." "This battle plan will bring initial hardshiip..." "We will break through the frenzied seas of the winter Pacific..." "We will penetrate the enemy fortress..." "Staking all on this decisive battle." "The hardships we have suffered have from the beginning been extraordinary." "Overcoming those hardships, we can earn the glory of victory... breaking out of this impossible situation... can only be achieved by a tenacious and indefatigable Spirit." "Looking back over your many years of training... your Certain Victory has been assured." "Now our lmperial Nation is facing a great task." "You will remember your 10 years being raised as soldiers... and how you put your training to the test all in this one day." "We cannot fail to rise to this great responsibility." "Our country is entering a Life or Death struggle." "Our duties are more important than our lives." "No matter how fierce the battle, we'll dedicate ourselves to Our Country with a resolute heart." "If we act with decisive courage, nothing on earth can stop us." "We want faithful and courageous soldiers, acting as one... to pay back our inestimable debt to the Emperor." "That is all." ""A base in French Indo-China"" "Our army transport ships... on their present course pretended to head toward Thailand, but... on the 5th, at 14:20 hours, we have a report that planes with British markings were flying in the area." "So, we suspect that the enemy patrol boats will be limited to this area." "As we have confirmed that the "Prince of Wales" and the "Repulse" are stationed off Singapore it is unclear whether they have detected our transport ships." "Nothing is more important now, so rest up while you can." "Ah, waiting's the hardest part." "You're always saying how bored you are." " Just one more night to go." " It's like New Year's Eve when we were kids." " Finally, it's about to be New Year" " Yeah..." "New Year's Eve!" "December 7, 1941..." "a new Era in history." "I'm flying off before dawn tomorrow." " Hey monk, go find 'em for us" " Yessir!" "Searching out the dead is my job!" " Ensign Tanimoto" " Sir?" "People call you a monk, but are you for real?" "Yes, I'm a real monk!" "He's a strange one... born in a temple but he joins the aviation club in Seminary and now he's a real pilot!" " Oh, is that right." " I thought you smelled of incense!" " Every squadron needs a monk or two!" " Don't talk nonsense!" " Sorry 'bout that!" " Captain, perhaps you should rest a while" " No, you're the one who should rest." "We must trust in divine grace." "We've have clear sailing so far... but there will be a storm when we engage the enemy." "No enemy ship or plane has detected us." "By the weather maps, it should be clear skies when the planes reach the target." "This great good fortune can only be divine providence." "Japan is truly a fortunate country." "Thus, there is no way this mission can fail." "We've already won, that much is clear." "Ok, what's this one called?" "You, sailor!" "This is, er... er..." "What the hell!" "That's like forgetting your own wife's name... it's your target, stupid!" " Ah, the West Virginia!" " Too late!" "Don't mess up this time." "What's this?" " The California" " Great, it's sunk!" "Next..." "What's this?" " The Tennessee" " No, no!" "This is the Oklahoma." "This mast here looks like an "O" and this smokestack a "KU"...is it Oklahoma?" " Now can you tell?" " Yes, sir - What can you see, Oklahoma-boy?" "!" "What's this?" " The "Arizona"!" " Right!" "Sunk again!" "Practice over." "We're going all the way to Hawaii, so remember your "wives"' names." "If you don't, she'll think you're unfriendly and leave your ass!" "Distribution of food to the fliers is done." "Rice-ball preparation time: 2h25'5"." "Distribution: 21'11"." "Total: 2h46'16"." "Wow, only making rice balls but measuring that precisely..." " That must be tough." " But it'll get tougher after tonight." "We're finally entering the real war now." "Now a message from Task Force Command... message as follows..." "The fate of our lmperial Nation is at stake." "Every one should exert himself to ever greater efforts." "I repeat, the fate of our lmperial Nation is at stake." "Every one should exert himself to ever greater efforts." ""Night before the Attack"" "Calm, collected, and bold..." "I pray for your success." "Shinto talisman for safety." "How about a shot of whiskey?" " No, not tonight..." " Spoken like a true patriot!" "Nervous?" "If we get too drunk we'll wake up the young guys." " Are they agitated?" " No, they haven't changed at all." " Why don't you go to sleep-you'll be tired." " I'm almost finished." " Finish it and you'll die!" " Not me!" ""Dawn of December 8, 1941"" "Captain, it's now 3 AM Shall I prepare the planes?" "First group:" "Prepare for attack." "Aircrews Arise!" " How did you sleep?" " Better than I have all mission!" " Are you just saying that?" " No, I somehow felt truly calm" " Eat up!" " Thanks." ""Temporary casualty station"" " What's that?" " A broadcast from Hawaii." " What's he saying?" " I'm amazed..." "It's a live broadcast from a cabaret." "They're dancing like in a carnival." "They say the sailors and officers on shore are dancing." "The weather doesn't look good..." "It's pretty rough." " Can they take off?" " Yes, we'll find a way" " Let's do it!" "Helmsman." "Proceed as planned." "Do you know what the Yankee sailors are doing in Hawaii now?" "This!" " Joking around again, huh?" " No, they are!" " At this hour?" " We got a report." " What?" "Is the report reliable?" " Yes, we heard them on the radio." "They're celebrating the arrival of the fleet, dancing with their women all night." "T minus 5 minutes..." "With the Help of the Heaven and the of the Gods... we have reached the point of attack without incident." "We now await only the command to attack." "As ordered, we are to destroy the enemy's three main battleships and his airbases." "Turn into the wind!" "Roger, sir." "Both engines, maintain speed." "Starboard!" "A little to Port..." "And... good." "We've turned into the wind." "Launch!" ""That day, the weather slowly improved,"" ""but thick clouds made visibility poor and finding Hawaii was difficult"" " They're still playing that radio" " Now, I wonder how long they expect to go on?" "Until we hit them!" " They should've arrived by now" " Perhaps the carrier was out of position..." ""Miraculously, they glimpsed the way to Pearl Harbor..."" ""...sparkling through a single gap in the clouds"" "HIT!" "Next, Tomoda - go for it!" " Ready for firing!" " OK!" "Fire!" "It's running, it's running, it's running..." "HIT!" ""After the Torpedo Attack Squad struck the outer perimeter..."" ""...the bombers..."" ""...hit inside"" ""The sudden descent of the dive bomber squadron"" ""Battle troops"" ""Flying boat base"" ""Hickam Army Air Field"" ""Wheeler airfield"" "From the GHQ:" "We were succesful in surprise attack 0730..." ""The Second Attack Squadron..."" ""...delivered a scathing blow"" ""Then the enemy's resistance became more heated"" ""Precious sacrifice..."" ""Dawn of December 9th, at the base in Indo-China..."" ""We received information from our subs that the enemy fleet had left Singapore"" ""But shortly afterwards, the sun went down"" ""Submarine lost track of the enemy"" " Captain, Base says turn back" " What, turn back?" "Engineer, how's the fuel?" " Return to base" " We're going back?" "Seems they went back to Singapore." "If they hole up there it'll be a problem." "Singapore's OK but if they go to Surabaya it'll be tough." "Squad Leader!" " The submarine scouted them out again." " Really?" "Now they're 1800km from Saigon, running due South." " OK!" "Commander, it's no good:" "Another message from the submarine..." " They lost track of the enemy force." " They got away?" ""The Scout Planes left in darkness"" "Attack Orders:" "3:41am - according to a report from our submarine, the enemy's main force is North-East of Ananbus Island, headed for Singapore." "Our patrols have dispersed to seek out and engage the enemy." "This attack force should take off immediately and, guided by information from the patrol planes, attack and destroy the enemy." "Those are our orders." "The enemy may be out of your range:" "You may not be able to return to this base..." "So, at the same time, you must pursue the attack to the end, and be prudent and take appropriate precautions." ""The search planes circled the enemy ships like a spider spinning a web"" ""Tanimoto of the Third Search Group"" " There's nothing there." " Then we'll keep going 'til there is." " Is there a message from the search squad?" " No." " See anything?" " Not a thing." "Go back to original position." " The fuel?" " Yes, we only have enough left to return to base." "Don't think about getting back." "In that case, sir, there's plenty of fuel!" "What's that?" " Looks like the enemy ships!" " If so, they don't seem in a hurry..." "Nothing else for it..." "Descend!" ""They were spotted by Tanimoto's plane, at the edge of the search area"" "Could it be them?" "It's almost too good to be true..." "It's them!" "There they are!" "There!" "There!" "There!" "Communications Officer - send a telegram to the Attack Force!" "11.45 Enemy force sighted" "Latitude 4 degrees North, Longitude 103 degrees 55 minutes East" "Two main battleships, with three destroyer escort." "Enemy ship is "Prince of Wales"" "ETA at target:" "14:10 hours." "Descend beneath the clouds." "Below these clouds is... below is..." "Wow, amazing!" "Let's sink her!" "Ready for launch... fire!" "Communications Officer: "Repulse Sunk"" "The "Wales" is a stubborn one..." " Any more of ours coming?" " No, the torpedo attack squad has gone back." " Ah, here's the bombing force!" " They're here?" "Squad Leader, we dropped all our bombs on the target but it still hasn't sunk!" "To come this far... this far... 14:50: "Prince of Wales Sunk"!" "Announcement from the Navy General Staff: "December 8th, 1945, 4:05pm..."" ""The Imperial Navy opened the war by attacking the British Eastern fleet, "" ""in particular its two main battleships. "" ""Yesterday the lmperial submarines found the enemy main force..."" ""searching in close cooperation with the lmperial Navy air arm, "" ""today, the 10th, at 11:30am, off the Eastern Coast of the Malay peninsula, "" ""the search submarines again located the target..."" ""and the lmperial Navy air attack force bravely attacked without cease. "" ""At 2:29pm, the battleship "Repulse" sank quickly..."" ""At the same time the newest battleship, "Prince of Wales" suddenly listed..."" ""though it resisted a while, at 2:50 there was a big explosion and it went down"" ""On the 3rd day of the Great War,"" ""the British Eastern Fleet has been completely destroyed. "" "This is wonderful." "The military results in Hawaii and Malaya taken together... begin to gloriously fulfill our strategic purposes."