https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/2978379f-e4a4-40f5-9379-da479c745e01 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Support us on Patreon, visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com View our Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3XQHsVD Made during WWII by Castle Films and sold for home use through camera and department stores, and by mail order, "Salute to the Navy!" shows the Navy's various capabilities two years after the devastating Pearl Harbor attack. The newsreel features footage of the air sea battles that raged near the Marshall Islands starting at (6:08). Featured ships include: the battleship USS Texas, the submarine USS Wahoo, the cruisers USS San Francisco and USS Boise. Also includes footage of fleet maneuvers of PT Boats, destroyers, aircraft carriers, battleships and L1 and G1 blimps on anti-submarine patrol. The film highlights the rapid and powerful growth of the United States Navy in response to the attack on Pearl Harbor. In less than two years, over 2.5 million men were recruited to man a $10 billion fleet, becoming some of the best-trained and most physically conditioned forces in the world. The film showcases the Navy's vast capabilities—from battleships and destroyers to cruisers, PT boats, submarines, and aircraft carriers—emphasizing their speed, strength, and relentless training. Dramatic battle footage illustrates coordinated sea and air power, particularly during fierce engagements near the Marshall Islands. The narrative underscores the Navy’s effectiveness in both offense and defense, highlighting its unmatched precision, morale, and resilience. Closing with a salute to the Navy’s might and the sacrifices of its sailors, the film serves as both tribute and propaganda, urging continued public support through war bonds. 0:00 – The narration begins with commentator Ray Henley. 0:23 – The film asserts that the U.S. Navy's rapid growth is a direct answer to the attack on Pearl Harbor. 0:36 – Over 2.5 million men are recruited to serve on a $10 billion fleet. 0:44 – Navy personnel are described as elite, highly trained, and physically conditioned to endure harsh combat environments. 1:31 – The narrator refutes enemy claims that American men are "soft," emphasizing their strength and readiness. 1:43 – U.S. Navy gun crews are portrayed as the best trained, capable of precise targeting with any type of weapon. 2:05 – The fleet is shown in review, emphasizing America’s naval dominance and historic victories. 2:23 – The Navy expands rapidly, launching at least one new warship per day, including powerful battleships. 2:40 – Fast destroyers and cruisers are highlighted for their speed, strength, and combat effectiveness. 3:06 – Ships and crews withstand rough seas, escorting carriers like the Hornet close to enemy territory. 3:32 – Battle stations are called; ships coordinate for heavy combat with powerful artillery salvos. 4:00 – Massive guns fire; the scale of naval firepower is emphasized with vivid imagery. 4:21 – Mail from home remains a deeply important morale booster for sailors. 4:36 – PT boats are praised for their speed and for striking early blows against Japanese ships. 4:59 – Aircraft and patrols play a vital role in protecting convoys and attacking enemy submarines. 5:38 – U.S. submarines, manned by elite volunteers, conduct aggressive attacks in enemy waters. 6:07 – Submarines engage in direct combat, often receiving the Navy’s top praise: “Well done.” 6:16 – Naval aviation is described as the most lethal branch, scoring huge victories over the Japanese. 6:36 – A major air-sea battle near the Marshall Islands is shown, with dramatic footage of air strikes. 7:04 – Japanese torpedo planes attack U.S. carriers; intense anti-aircraft fire fights them off. 7:48 – The enemy makes repeated attempts to damage the carrier, but U.S. gunners repel them. 8:27 – A Japanese plane nearly hits the carrier in a close call, but ultimately crashes into the sea. 9:12 – The film closes with a salute to the U.S. Navy, calling it the greatest fighting fleet in the world. 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