This explains how a propeller motor on a boat works. It sits outsides the body of the boat can be ragged to small, light-weight boats, giving them a high power-weight ratio.
The Japanese conduct a surprise aerial attack on Darwin harbor in Australia. Despite the Australian people's efforts to defend themselves, they suffer heavy losses, as Darwin is lightly defended.
The Allied Forces are fighting to liberate the Phillipine islands from Japanese occupation. US Navy pilot Ben St. John flew a torpedo bomber and was part of the group ordered to attack the Japanese armada.