https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/889c49f5-7901-4198-bc7c-328abd880f5d Made in 1945 during WWII by the Bureau of Aeronautics as an industrial incentive film, "The Admiral's Reply" features Navy Cross winner Rear Admiral Dewitt C Ramsey, speaking to the American people on why we must win the war, and why we must see the fight to the end. The film was viewed as necessary by leaders such as Ramsey, because by the time it was made -- 4 years into World War II -- many Americans were disillusioned by the pace of the war, and unwilling to remain at industrial jobs as part of the "war effort". The message addresses growing concerns among American workers about the progress of the Pacific War, emphasizing that despite encouraging headlines, the conflict remains far from over. Japan controls a vast empire rich in resources and manpower, with a fiercely dedicated population driven by religious and patriotic devotion to the Emperor, making the enemy particularly fanatical and difficult to defeat. Although the U.S. has won significant battles, these victories came at great cost, with few Japanese prisoners taken and formidable defenses still in place. The logistical challenges of supplying forces over immense distances further complicate the war effort. As Japan strengthens its air defenses and introduces advanced aircraft, American forces must prepare for increased casualties and continued hardship. The war demands sustained courage, sacrifice, and commitment from all Americans until total victory is achieved, ensuring Japan’s complete defeat and preventing any future resurgence. This is not a film that belittles the Japanese. Rather, this is a sobering story of the fact that the Japanese are a very capable enemy, and that the Japanese sailor, pilot and soldier fights to the death. Throughout the film, actual combat scenes and graphics are used to illustrate these points. At 5:32, scenes of the Japanese Army and Navy are seen, including at 5:50, a group of pilots who are part of the Kamikaze corps. 0:00 – Introduction addressing concerns about progress in the Pacific War. 0:53 – A letter from an aircraft manufacturer highlights morale and labor issues. 2:10 – Headlines are encouraging but don’t reveal the true enemy or battleground challenges. 2:47 – Japan’s vast empire spans a huge area rich in resources and manpower. 4:32 – Japanese culture combines religion, patriotism, and emperor worship, fueling fanaticism. 6:30 – Japan values life cheaply; soldiers show extreme obedience and disregard for survival. 6:42 – Despite victories, the Pacific War remains long and difficult. 7:07 – Overview of key battles and heavy Japanese casualties with few prisoners taken. 8:31 – Compared to Europe, fewer Japanese prisoners are captured, showing enemy fanaticism. 9:01 – Japanese troop strength estimated at 5–8 million, with most concentrated in home regions. 10:13 – Allied supply lines stretch thousands of miles, complicating logistics. 12:10 – Japanese inner defenses include many airstrips, enabling strong bomber attacks. 12:49 – New enemy planes challenge US air superiority; losses will increase closer to Japan. 13:36 – These harsh realities are not reflected in optimistic headlines. 14:00 – The war is far from over; complacency and overconfidence are dangerous. 14:44 – Japanese strategy is delaying action, hoping for war weariness and a negotiated peace. 15:25 – America must ensure total defeat of Japan to prevent future conflict. 16:00 – Everyone must stay committed to their roles until final victory. 16:33 – The nation must match the courage of fallen soldiers and finish the job. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink 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, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PsFTzSMtGk Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:28:12 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/889c49f5-7901-4198-bc7c-328abd880f5d All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.