WWII: War In The Pacific - Narrated by Walter Cronkite 3 Disc DVD Box Set
Disc 1:
The Seeds of War: Walter Cronkite surveys the people, places,
and events that set the stage for the coming war. In the Far East, Japan's plans for regional
domination lead to a brutal invasion of China. In America, President Roosevelt tries to
prepare the country for the coming storm.
The Pacific War Begins: The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor paved the
way for rapid Japanese victories across the Far East. Walter Cronkite recounts those dark days,
including the destruction of United States air power in Asia at Clark Field, the fall of Singapore,
and the defeats at Bataan and Corregidor. Also covered is the daring Doolittle raid, the first
strike of the war against the Japanese homeland.
Disc 2:
The War Against Japan: Witness historic military exploits from the
Himalayas to the islands of the Central Pacific. Go along with the daring airmen that fly the
"Hump" over the Himalayan mountains, bringing vital supplies to a desperate China. Follow along
with the Marines on the invasion of Tarawa, one of the bloodiest and brutal invasions of the war,
where America learned the lessons of amphibious warfare the hard way. Walter Cronkite takes you
along on the invasion of Okinawa as U.S. forces battle the raging typhoon and the Divine Wind of
the Kamikaze suicide pilots. Finally, take a unique look at the Enola Gay that ushered in the
atomic age and helped end World War II.
The Pacific Campaign: This volume documents the long and bloody campaign
that took America from Midway to the blood-soaked beaches of Tarawa, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Climb
aboard a B-29 and see how U.S. bombers took the war to Japan's homeland.
Disc 3:
The Pacific Perimeter: This volume is a chronicle of war waged on the
fringes of the Pacific Theater. Walter Cronkite examines the war from the steamy jungles of New
Guinea to the frozen Aleutian Islands. Also examined are U.S. coastal defenses, the aircraft carrier
USS Enterprise and the internment of Japanese-American citizens, a troubling chapter of the war on
the home front.
Homefront And Victory: Concluding this epic account of World War II in the
Pacific, Walter Cronkite focuses on the final months of the conflict with Japan. Experience what life
in America was like during wartime. See how America responded during the challenging, chaotic days
from Pearl Harbor to VJ day. Come aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay as Japan surrenders and witness
the events that set the stage for the end of the war in the Pacific.
- Narrated by Walter Cronkite
- Over 8 Hours Running Time
- Color and Black/White Film
- Makes An Excellent Gift
- Compatible With NTSC and PAL Formats – Playable Worldwide
