The Japanese took Pearl Harbor by surprise. Then the U.S. struck back.

Follow undersea explorer Robert Ballard’s search and discovery of the WWII wreck of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, in over 16,000 feet of water. This story of exploration combined with remarkable archival footage and moving interviews with Japanese and American survivors brings to life the greatest naval battle of the 20th century.

Produced and Directed by

Peter Schnall

Writer

Donovan Reiff

Co-Producers

Robert D Ballard

Barbara Earle Ballard

Coordinating Producer

Anne H. Daniel

Cinematographer

Peter Schnall

Associate Producer

Denise Williams

Junko Taguchi

Original Music

Michael Whalen

Sound Recordist

Glen Marullo

Assistant Camera

Jerry Risius

Underwater Camera

David Doubilet

Researchers

Hilary Sio

Micah Fink

Ann Perry

Production Coordinators

Caroline Suh

Tammie RheeWriter