https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/17d712d3-a200-43aa-ab38-d887d5136975 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com View our Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3XQHsVD This post-WWII U.S. Navy film attempts to justify the continued existence of the fleet, by showing WWII examples of situations where naval strength made an enormous difference. Such films were viewed as necessary in the late 1940s and 50s because diminishing national treasure put enormous pressure on budgets, and resulted in mothballing or scrap of many ships that had operated in WWII. The building of a reserve fleet and air power became increasingly important with the dawning of the Cold War. Also important to remember in the context of this film, is the idea that atomic weapons might make fleets of surface ships irrelevant. This film ignores the dawning of the atomic era altogether, but predicts (accurately as it turns out) that conventional naval weapons will still be relevant. This film discusses the post-WWII role of the U.S. Navy, focusing on its responsibilities in maintaining global peace and security. It highlights the necessity of a strong naval reserve force to fulfill three key commitments: defending the Western Hemisphere, supporting international enforcement efforts, and protecting U.S. territorial waters. The reserve forces played a crucial role in past battles, such as Guadalcanal and the Pacific campaign, where they provided essential reinforcements and air support. The Navy’s postwar plans emphasize recruiting veterans and new members, offering them training, career advancement, and personal growth opportunities. With a combination of active and reserve forces, the U.S. Navy aims to maintain superiority in the Western Atlantic and Pacific, ensuring the security of the nation and fulfilling its global obligations. 00:00 - 1:14: The speaker addresses the importance of the U.S. Navy in maintaining global peace post-WWII. It emphasizes the need to balance national commitments and power, referencing Walter Lippmann’s ideas about foreign policy and national strength. The Navy will be key to meeting these commitments. 1:21 - 1:49: The U.S. has three key commitments: preventing or repelling aggression in the Western Hemisphere, supporting international enforcement through a combined force, and defending the U.S. and its sea approaches. 1:51 - 2:15: Discusses the Navy’s role in fulfilling these commitments, particularly the U.S. responsibility for naval security in the Western Atlantic and the Pacific, as no other great power will be primarily responsible in these areas. 2:28 - 3:52: Focuses on the importance of the naval reserve force, specifically highlighting past successes such as the Battle of Guadalcanal, where reserves played a crucial role in defeating the enemy. 3:54 - 5:06: Discusses the significance of air power reserves in key campaigns like the Northwestern coast of New Guinea in 1944, where carrier-based planes provided essential support for ground forces. 5:06 - 6:00: Emphasizes the need for a strong naval reserve force to maintain sea and air power. The reserve's purpose is to reassemble skilled veterans and recruit young members, offering training, education, and opportunities for personal growth. 6:00 - 7:15: Details the advantages for reservists, such as training, pay, promotion, and the opportunity for career advancement, as well as the social and business benefits of being part of the Navy. 7:15 - 8:23: Discusses the special opportunities for ex-Navy men, such as regaining their previous rank and being appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy. The naval reserve offers training in various specialties, including aviation, communications, electronics, and welding. 8:23 - 9:00: Reiterates the importance of the reserve force in maintaining U.S. naval strength globally. The combination of active and reserve forces ensures U.S. superiority in the Western Atlantic and Pacific. 9:00 - 9:59: The post-war Navy’s plan includes an active and reserve fleet, with ships, manpower, and air power in both active duty and reserve status. This structure will protect U.S. interests, fulfill international obligations, and ensure security in the future. The reserve force is a pillar of U.S. naval strength. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. We collect, scan and preserve 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have films you'd like to have scanned or donate to Periscope Film, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the link below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD and 2k. 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