Battle of Midway, 1942: The Sinking of Mikuma in 3D

The day after the main battle at Midway, the Japanese cruiser Mikuma is retreating westward, damaged and trailing oil... With air cover lost and American carriers still in the area, the situation is uncertain. At dawn on June 6th, U.S. Navy dive bombers locate the cruiser. As they begin their attack runs, Mikuma’s crew scrambles to respond. Midway's final engagement is about to commence...

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