April 1, 1946: “Operation “Road’s End.” View from the Destroyer, USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830) as it accompanies Imperial Japanese Navy submarines headed out of Sasebo Bay, headed to "Point Deep Six," (reportedly about 60 km west of Nagasaki and off the Gotō Islands) where they are to be scuttled by demolition charges and/or gunfire from the Larson or the USS Nereus (AS-17) (not seen). Captain Bell and Commander D.A. Mckee are seen on deck of the Larson with a Japanese interpreter who is issuing instructions to the skeleton Japanese crews through a megaphone. Views of the submarines underway.
Scene from Japanese propaganda film in World War 2, depicting Japanese navy crew in a two-man midget submarine as they advance and observe attack on Pearl Harbor during World War 2. Dramatized scenes show Japanese sailor operating control wheel in the Type A Ko-hyoteki-class midget submarine. Officer stands behind him. Scenes depict exterior views of the submarine sitting motionless in the ocean, and then advancing toward target. Submarine officer looks into the periscope and views progress of attack on Pearl Harbor. View of burning ships and harbor area.
Lockout emergency sounds on Japanese submarine. Japanese sailor checks instruments and turns wheels as seen interior of submarine. Bow of submarine as it dives under water. Crew members work on their respective stations. Meter boards are checked. Japanese sailor looks through the periscope.
United States Navy Martin PBM Mariner flies over Japanese submarine during Operation Road's End. Destroyer USS Everett F. Larson (DD-830)seen nearby. Two Admirals and a Captain observing from bridge of the USS Chicago (CA-136). Japanese submarine explodes. View of captured Japanese submarines sinking. U.S. Destroyer, USS Everett F. Larson in the background.
Long introduction with story (written in Japanese) accompanied by music. View of sea at sunrise. Large gun barrels on Japanese battleship, at sea during World War 2. Imperial seal of Japan on bow of the ship. Muzzle of gun barrel. Japanese flag flies on mast of the battleship.
Wake of Japanese battleship as it starts to get underway, during World War 2. Large anchor chain being pulled up through hawse pipe. Seamen wash the chain with brush and water. Windlass turning with anchor chain. Fleet of Japanese warships underway. Submarine Lifeline in foreground. Two Japanese officers on bridge. View of ship's bow and gun barrels.
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