Episode Six-Fire from the Sky The viewer continues to enjoy never-broadcast color footage of the World War ll conflict in the Pacific area, even though the events in this episode have been detailed on TV many times before. In the central Pacific theater island-hopping continues, while in the south Pacific theater the battle for the
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Episode Five-Striking Distance Each episode leaves the viewer wanting more. Episode Four left us looking forward to seeing more of some of the first broadcast color movies of the Pacific War. Episode Five does not disappoint. The voices from the past once again help us to feel the fight and the impact on their lives,
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Episode Four-The Enemy Underground As Episode Four begins, it’s 1944 and the allies’ war effort is at full throttle. Better training, increased troop numbers and secure supply lines give the allies the upper hand over the Japanese. Historic color naval combat films are enhanced by the voices of the men that fought these battles. Departing
Episode Three-Island Hopping A bold new strategy, island hopping, unfolds in the Central Pacific theater. Tarawa is chosen as the first large-scale amphibious assault with this untried strategy. All participants have been trained, but few have been bloodied. Rare color film footage takes the viewer behind the scenes as the strategy is developed and implemented,
Episode Two-Shockwaves The entire Pacific region is beginning to feel the effects of war. While significant battles lie ahead, the color footage shot by amateur and military photographers in this episode focuses primarily on activities taking place behind the battle lines and paints a portrait of military life to show there is more to war
The Smithsonian Channel has produced another outstanding historical presentation. The Pacific War in Color is a “must see” for those of us who are interested and involved in the naval history of World War ll in the Pacific Ocean theater. Consisting of never seen before rare color movies of both the home and professional variety,
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