WAR CLASSICS - VOLUME 9 - DVD

WAR CLASSICS - VOLUME 9

6 Classic WW II Documentaries

Crusade in the Pacific

A global conflict lasting from 1939-1945, World War II was the greatest and most destructive war in history. Massive battles took place in Europe, Asia, Africa, and even the far-flung islands of the Pacific. More than 17 million military men of various warring nations perished during the conflict, and approximately 57 million civilians died as war casualties or were murdered in acts of genocide, such as occurred in Nazi death camps.

In the end, WWII had strained the financial resources of major nations so much so, they teetered on the brink of collapse. As the dust settled, these nations began the arduous process of rebuilding and starting anew—the memory of hard-fought battles and lives lost never to be forgotten.

SPEEDING UP THE ATTACK, THE MARSHALLS

Highlighted are the battles for the Marshall Islands, a skirmish that forced the Japanese to abandon their most important base—a critical supply site in Truk.

STEPPING STONES TO THE PHILIPPINES

Stepping Stones to the Philippines covers the combat prior to MacArthur's much-anticipated return, and explores the hand his ego may have had in the decisions he made.

BATTLE FOR THE MARIANAS

The Battle for the Marianas, one of the last U.S. offensive campaigns, proved to be a strategic victory that provided bases on captured airfields, allowing the Allies to continue with crucial air strikes.

THE WAR IN THE CHINA-BURMA-INDIA THEATER

Though these battles are thought to be a side note to the "real" fighting in the Pacific, the crusade had an important purpose: to keep China supplied and able to stave off Japanese invasion.

PALAU: THE FIGHT FOR BLOODY NOSE RIDGE

When the islands of Palau were attacked by the Allies, the Japanese defended them with such viciousness that their importance became clearly evident. The brutal battle centered on the island of Peleliu and culminated at the top of a small hill known from then on as Bloody Nose Ridge.

MACARTHUR RETURNS TO THE PHILIPPINES

Upholding a vow he made four years earlier, MacArthur makes his resolute return to the Philippines and bitter fighting commences. Highlighted is the battle that nearly destroyed Manila.

DVD FEATURE: Digitally Remastered

Presented in Classic Black & White - Approx Run Time - 2 Hours 30 Minutes