One has to remember the time that this film was released-1945--so there is quite a bit of flag waving here . Especially with the attacks on the Japanese "cruisers " and sinking of a light Japanese aircraft carrier .No Japanese naval ships were indeed lost during this period , only 3 destroyers sunk by US submarines .As well when the PT boats were on their torpedo runs I am quite sure the Japanese ships were out of range of the machine guns firing from the PT boats.
Indeed a summary of Japanese naval actions in this period list the cruiser Kuma (One torpedo struck bow but did not explode) South of Cebu 9 Apr 1942 by PT boats .
The acting is understated which does work well.AS well the attacks of the Japanese aircraft is quite realistic no CGI here .
The fall of the Philippines is indeed a fascinating subject .The mistakes,bravery, and suffering of the allied forces deserves a modern treatment -now that most of the facts are known .Hoping that film will be made.
Indeed a summary of Japanese naval actions in this period list the cruiser Kuma (One torpedo struck bow but did not explode) South of Cebu 9 Apr 1942 by PT boats .
The acting is understated which does work well.AS well the attacks of the Japanese aircraft is quite realistic no CGI here .
The fall of the Philippines is indeed a fascinating subject .The mistakes,bravery, and suffering of the allied forces deserves a modern treatment -now that most of the facts are known .Hoping that film will be made.