WAR CLASSICS - VOLUME 10 - DVD

WAR CLASSICS - VOLUME 10

6 Classic 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.

BLOODY IWO

Featured here is the capture of Iwo Jima—a victory that meant the U.S. had a base for its battle-battered bombers and that also eroded the resolve of many of Japan's leaders.

AT JAPAN'S DOORSTEP: OKINAWA

The topic of this gritty documentary is the fight for Okinawa, which culminated from a campaign by the 1st Marine Division and the first attack on an island that was considered national property.

THE AIR WAR ON JAPAN

The Air War on Japan is centered on the U.S. bombing strategy which evolved into atomic bomb usage, though the previously dropped fire bombs were far more devastating in terms of Japanese civilian casualties.

THE SURRENDER AND OCCUPATION OF JAPAN

Finally—Japan surrenders. Covered here is how it happened and what occurred in the aftermath.

SHIFTING TIDES IN THE ORIENT

As the only world power capable of dominating regions of the Pacific, the U.S. was thrown into the awkward position of acting as protector—all the while trying to maintain U.S. interests.

WAR IN KOREA

War in Korea is an in-depth examination of the aftermath of World War II, specifically the Cold War's first gun battle in Korea.

DVD FEATURE: Digitally Remastered

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