The documentary, filmed by military photographers, recounts the 1946-47 US Navy expedition to Antarctica, Operation Highjump, led by Admiral Richard E. Byrd. The large undertaking involved 13 ships and over 4,000 men, departing from Norfolk, Virginia, and navigating through the Panama Canal and ice pack.
The Secret Land
Admiral Richard E. Byrd leads a 1946-1947 U.S. military expedition to explore and map Antarctica, showcasing the journey from planning to successful completion.
