Pearl Harbor: The Heroes Who Fought Back

PBS: UK PREMIERE Friday 10 January at 8.40pm

On December 7, 1941, Britain was on the ropes in its fight against Germany—until a sudden event changed everything, rewriting the course of World War II.

The heroes of Pearl Harbor were everyday men, doing their part for the war. Despite their bravery, the full story had remained untold— until now. At 0748, just five minutes before the attack, we are thrust into their lives, staying with them through the chaos until the Japanese fighters retreat. This documentary brings Pearl Harbor to life with a minute-by-minute timeline and the PhotoG technique, placing the heroes at the heart of the chaos. It also connects global events in London