"The Mosquito Bowl" and the human cost of war

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"The Mosquito Bowl" and the human cost of war. (2026, October 25). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-mosquito-bowl-and-the-human-cost-of-war/

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Netflix's new film "The Mosquito Bowl" tells the true story of American football players who joined the Marines after Pearl Harbor and fought in the Battle of Okinawa, which was the final and most destructive Pacific battle during World War II. The documentary, directed by Peter Berg, focuses on these young athletes' transition from sports to military service, as discussed in an interview with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin.

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The new Netflix film "The Mosquito Bowl" recounts the true story of All-American football stars who volunteered for the Marines after the attack on Pearl Harbor and fought in the Battle of Okinawa, which was the last and most costly World War II battle in the Pacific. The documentary-style film, directed by Peter Berg ("Friday Night Lights"), focuses on translating the experiences of these young men trained for war to the screen, as discussed with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin.

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Topics

All-American Marines Netflix Pearl Harbor the Battle of Okinawa

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All-American NORP · 1× CBS News ORG · 1× David Martin PERSON · 1× Marines ORG · 1× Netflix ORG · 1× Peter Berg PERSON · 1×

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The new Netflix film "The Mosquito Bowl" recounts the true story of All-American football stars who volunteered for the Marines following Pearl Harbor – and fought in the Battle of Okinawa, the last and costliest World War II battle in the Pacific.

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who → recount → Pacific

CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with director Peter Berg ("Friday Night Lights") about translating the story of young men trained for war to the screen. asserted

Martin → talk → screen