S1.E1 ∙ A Visual Guide to Long About Midnight

The World War II generation tells the stories of how seemingly ordinary people become extraordinary when faced with the realities of a world at war. Their stories. Their words. Just listen.

In the closing stages of the Pacific War a 20 year old Australian special operative makes a courageous decision under fire that will change the lives of many. The fate of this unsung hero will remain a mystery for over 67 years.

Based on letters written by the soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts regiment after the devastating attack on Fort Wagner in which many of the regiment were killed, this short film shows the struggles that the men endured before they could receive equal pay with their white counterparts.

"Okinawa 1945: Typhoon of Steel" is the second in a two-part series covering Operation ICEBERG and the U.S. Tenth Army's securing of Okinawa. This documentary follows the actions of the invading U.S. forces against the fortified Imperial Japanese Army on Okinawa. Current doctrine concepts pertaining to defense and Multi-Domain Operations are covered throughout the film."