UNITED STATES · 1945

They Were Expendable

Name: They Were Expendable
Released: 1945

John Ford

Classical Hollywood military strategy naval warfare proving oneself World War II small unit tactics

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After a demonstration of new PT boats, Navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and pick

Year1945

CountryUnited States

DirectorJohn Ford

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