Victory at Sea (1952)

S1E21 FULL FATHOM FIVE: U.S. submarines

This episode of Victory at Sea highlights the significant role played by U.S. Navy submarines in bringing about the collapse of the Japanese empire. They managed to sink thousands of tons of enemy vessels, effectively crippling Japan's naval capabilities. Viewers witness harrowing footage of numerous ships from the Land of the Rising Sun being obliterated. However, the toll of this campaign is felt deeply, as the U.S. Navy must confront the sorrowful losses of those classified as "did not return."