History Channel Series: Battle 360

[Paul Giva]

Has anyone been watching the series? I absolutely love it! The computer animation is stunning and really brings to life the amazing story of the USS Enterprise. I am ashamed to admit that I had never been that into the Pacific Theater (relatively speaking) and was unaware of the Enterprise's incredible history. After this series, I think that may all change.

[Robert Shoaf]

As someone with a long time interest in the Pacific War, especially carrier aviation, I'm very familiar with the exploits of the legendary Enterprise. She was probably the greatest warship in the history of the U.S.Navy, and what is truly sad, and also outrageous, is that she could not be saved from the breaker's yard. Efforts to raise money to preserve the ship came to naught in the 1950's, and she was cut up for scrap. Yet other warships, derserving to be preserved, but with nowhere near the record of the Enterprise, still exist. Congress should have just allocated the money to preserve her, but memories were, and are, short

Bob Shoaf

[Gunbunny]

I gave it a try and found it to be virtually unwatchable. The rapid cuts and the glitzy B.S. were a total distraction. The computer game mind set and, I suppose, an attempt to bring in younger viewers that seems to have taken over the History Channel and the Military Channel at the expense of some basic film making skills has ruined alot of their programming for me. The one in question was so extreme I wouldn't be surprised if there aren't people sitting slack-jawed in front of their televisions from having the show trigger an epileptic seizure!

[stahlhelm47]

I like it, look forward to seeing it on Friday night. It sure gives a great historical account of the Enterprise. Does it spin your head with the a 360 degree panoramic view, to often and to fast? Yes it does. However, IMHO, that distraction is completely out weighed by the detailed chroniligical battle history. What adds to my viewing pleasure is the fact that my buddy's Dad was a flight mechanic on the hanger deck from 10/1940 to 11/1943 and I was fortunate to hear many of his stories. I have also toured the Yorktown in Charlestown. Hike over a carrier for 8 hours will give you a tremendous sense of appreciation of carriers and the hardships these men endured living in such hot, noisy crowded conditions. So, I am enjoying this series. I find it appalling that this most decorated ship could not be saved for future generations and was sold for scrap.
Regards, Pete

[Brian Dentino]

I too found this to be a good show. I really like all the "glitz" of the computer generated graphics and other special effects. Granted, I still enjoy the old b/w period footage as well, but really like this show. I think a lot of their "Dogfight" series as well. I particularly enjoy seeing some of these famous air aces and their exploits on the color tube. I give them a

[Paul Giva]

As someone with a long time interest in the Pacific War, especially carrier aviation, I'm very familiar with the exploits of the legendary Enterprise. She was probably the greatest warship in the history of the U.S.Navy, and what is truly sad, and also outrageous, is that she could not be saved from the breaker's yard. Efforts to raise money to preserve the ship came to naught in the 1950's, and she was cut up for scrap. Yet other warships, derserving to be preserved, but with nowhere near the record of the Enterprise, still exist. Congress should have just allocated the money to preserve her, but memories were, and are, short

Bob Shoaf

Hi Robert,

The series concluded last week and they mentioned what ultimately became of the USS Enterprise (CV-6). At first, I agree, it was quite unsettling that the government did not do more to spare the ship from the scrap heap. It took Admiral Halsey, albeit in vein, to try and raise the necessary funds to save the ship.

Something that one of the "Big-E's" former sailors said struck a cord with me. He said that it was befitting for a ship that gave so much, for so long, to go out the way she did. He didn't like the idea of the spectacle that would have become of the ship had it be made into a floating museum. I can of like that idea about the ship sacrificing itself one last time so that a future fleet of ships could be born from its pieces rather than sit at some pier with "children running around its deck."

It truly was an amazing tale. A true tale. And great television.

[PEVO]

Iv'e toured the Carrier Lexington in Corpus Christi, Tx 2 different times. I've Also been on the Battleship Texas BB-35, Iv'e also taken a flight in the CAF B-17G "Texas Raiders" + i've Been inside one of the He-111s that were used in the Battle of Britan Film. Very Very Humbling Experience to say the least! I also came to realize Humans were smaller back then....for many times i noted how small hatches, doorways, seats & compartments were. Oh... on a sad note: a couple of years after touring the He-111, i found out it crashed Killing the two gentlemen i meet while touring it.