[WL-law]

The Battle of Midway got only the briefest description, about 20 seconds. Although Burns has a general disclaimer that he can’t cover everything, it seems odd to leave that out.

So far, it doesn’t match the scope of “The World at War”, and doesn’t come close to WAW’s great score and Sir Lawrence Olivier’s narration.

[Chgogal]

I would agree with that. Watching this version, the word “quagmire” kept popping into my head. ;) The fall of Singapore was huge and he barely mentioned that except in passing. I know it wasn’t an American territory but it was huge from a strategic POV - making the Battle of Midway so much more important to the Allies.

[Tallguy]

The Battle of Midway got only the briefest description, about 20 seconds. Although Burns has a general disclaimer that he can’t cover everything, it seems odd to leave that out.

Yeah, it's like only the most important naval battle since the Spanish Armada. / sarcasm