On Our Way: U.S.A. - 1939-1942 (12 Dec. 1973)

Although those in the know figured it was just a matter of time, the United States only reluctantly participated in World War 2. But it was not a foregone conclusion that the United States ... See full summary »

Writer:

Peter Batty

Stars:

Laurence Olivier, George Ball, Vannevar Bush

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Laurence Olivier	...	Himself - Narrator (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
George Ball	...	Himself
Vannevar Bush	...	Himself
Masataka Chihaya	...	Himself
J. Lawton Collins	...	Himself (as General Lawton Collins)
J.R. Colville	...	Himself
Norman Corwin	...	Himself
James Doolittle	...	Himself (as General James Doolittle)
Mitsuo Fuchida	...	Himself
John Kenneth Galbraith	...	Himself
Minoru Genda	...	Himself
Averell Harriman	...	Himself
John J. McCloy	...	Himself
Isamu Noguchi	...	Himself
Paul Samuelson	...	Himself

Storyline

Although those in the know figured it was just a matter of time, the United States only reluctantly participated in World War 2. But it was not a foregone conclusion that the United States would side against both Germany and Japan. Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor precipitated a quick decision. But in Germany's case a long series of mutual provocations, some intended, some not, gradually turned the United States against Germany.

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Plot Keywords:

pearl harbor | decisive battle | naval battle | war song | ship launching | 

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Genres:

Documentary | History | War

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 December 1973 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Thames Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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