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'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders

The film tells the story of Carlson's Raiders, a unit of elite American forces, as they launch a daring World War II operation to capture the Japanese-held Makin Island.

After Pearl Harbor, a new 2nd Marine Raider Battalion is formed, comprising volunteers from diverse backgrounds united by their toughness. Under Colonel Thorwald's command, they're trained in various combat forms. The battalion embarks on a perilous submarine journey before facing their first mission: a daunting battle to annihilate the larger Japanese garrison on Makin Island.

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Info about 'Gung Ho!': The Story of Carlson's Makin Island Raiders

Studio(s): Universal Pictures, Walter Wanger Productions

Originally Released: United States, Dec 20, 1943

Production Country: United States

Budget: $866,898.00

Genres:Drama, History, War