David vs. Goliath at sea: tiny destroyers vs. battleships, and the Navy's most reckless bravery.
The story of a courageous battle between U.S. Navy "Tin Can" ships and two of the most powerful Japanese ships in the fleet. The Tin Can sailors fought bravely to secure a victory for the U.S Navy and save MacArthur's invasion force.
Direction
Tight storytelling that respects the 50-minute runtime.
Editing
Archival footage cut for maximum emotional gut-punch.
Sound
Gunnery audio that rattles your speakers and spine.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Tin Can' nickname came from sailors' dark humor about their thin hulls—destroyers weren't built to fight battleships.
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