Action Stations
1943
44 min
Coming soon
This World War II film highlights the role of Canadian corvettes on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. Battle scenes show a crew sighting a German submarine and sinking it. Other scenes show training on the high seas.
Details
This World War II film highlights the role of Canadian corvettes on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. Battle scenes show a crew sighting a German submarine and sinking it. Other scenes show training on the high seas.
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directorJoris Ivens
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producerJoris Ivens
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editingJoris Ivens
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cameraFrançois VilliersOsmond H. BorradaileJohn Norwood
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soundWilliam H. LaneCharles Quick
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sound recordingGordon Fraser
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sound editingJ.R. Hunter
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voiceAllan Field
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musicLouis Applebaum
Education
Ages 14 to 17
Civics/Citizenship - Citizen Responsibilities
History - World War II
Discuss/study war tactics from WWI and WWII, versus those used in modern wars. Detail weapons used then and now. How has technology changed how war is fought? Discuss how wartime affects the morale and unity of a nation. Review some of the training exercises seen in the film. Do you think cadets/soldiers do the same kind of training today? Invite a member of the military to speak to the class about their job and role in protecting our country.
