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Donald Duck is ordered to wipe out a Japanese airfield. After parachuting out of an airplane, he lands in a Japanese forest. He uses an inflated canoe to cross the river, but as soon as it fills up with water, Donald is running for his life. He makes sure the canoe hits nothing that would pop it. When he gets to the edge of a cliff, he sees the airfield. The canoe has already exploded, causing water to flow. This large amount of water splashes onto the airfield, wiping the whole thing clean, but leaving disfigured airplanes
This animated short follows Donald Duck as he is assigned to a naval base in World War II. His mission is to pilot a destructive torpedo bomber, but his mischievous nature and constant anger often lead to comical chaos and destruction, much to the dismay of his commanding officer and fellow soldiers.
As a wartime propaganda short, Commando Duck was produced for entertainment and morale purposes. Its reception was generally positive within its intended audience, appreciating its humor and patriotic themes. Modern critical analysis focuses on its place in Disney's wartime output and its animation quality.
Praised for its energetic animation and classic Donald Duck antics.
Appreciated as a lighthearted, patriotic wartime short.
Seen as a typical example of Disney's output during the World War II era.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the short's humor and Donald Duck's iconic temper, often recalling it fondly as a piece of classic animation from a specific historical period.
Commando Duck was one of many wartime propaganda cartoons produced by Disney, aiming to boost morale and support the Allied war effort through familiar characters.
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The heavily supplied "Donald" must head to a Japanese airbase on a remote island. There he is to surround and wipe them all out...! Well narrowly avoiding a couple of crocodiles upon landing, he sets off on his mission whilst the vocals of ...