Watch The US Battle For Supremecy In The Pacific

  • 2019
  • 1 Season

The US Battle for Supremacy in the Pacific is a gripping historical account of the landmark battles that shaped the outcome of World War II in the Pacific. Produced by Total Content Digital, the series takes the audience through the major events of the Pacific War, from the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to the decisive Battle of Midway and the brutal island-hopping campaigns that followed.

Using rare archival footage, interviews with veterans, and expert analysis, the documentary paints a comprehensive picture of the US campaign to defeat Japanese forces in the Pacific theater. The series also highlights the strategic significance of the Pacific battles and their impact on the war across the globe.

At the outset of the war, Japan had established a formidable naval presence in the Pacific, dominating most of Southeast Asia and threatening Australia and Hawaii. The US, still reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbor, mobilized a massive military effort to push back the Japanese and establish a foothold in the Pacific. The series meticulously chronicles how the US military shifted from a defensive posture to rapid offensive strikes against Japanese targets.

The first episode sets the scene by depicting the overwhelming Japanese aggression in the Pacific, how the American navy was caught off guard, and how the shock of the Pearl Harbor attack led to a transformation in US military strategy. The series then moves on to cover the pivotal Battle of Midway, where the US dealt a crippling blow to Japan's naval power, turning the tide of the war in the Pacific.

Subsequent episodes delve into the island-hopping campaigns which saw the US reclaim key territories such as Guadalcanal, Tarawa, and Iwo Jima. The series explains how these battles were not only militarily significant but also had a major impact on the morale of both US and Japanese forces. The island battles were brutal, with intense fighting on land, air, and sea, and the documentary portrays them in vivid detail.

The series also explores the strategic decision-making that shaped the US campaign in the Pacific. It covers Franklin D. Roosevelt's leadership in planning the war, General Douglas MacArthur's role in the island-hopping campaigns, and Admiral Chester Nimitz's strategic genius in leading the US navy.

The documentary also sheds light on the human cost of the war. There are firsthand accounts of the suffering endured by soldiers, sailors, and civilians caught in the conflict. The series also includes touching interviews with veterans who fought in the Pacific, who shared their stories of bravery and sacrifice.

The US Battle for Supremacy in the Pacific offers a new perspective on a pivotal moment in history, revealing how the Pacific battles shaped the outcome of World War II. The series offers an intriguing perspective on the personalities and strategies that defined the conflict, and the impact of the war on those who fought and those who lived through it.

Overall, The US Battle for Supremacy in the Pacific is an engaging and informative series that will appeal to anyone interested in military history, World War II, or the Pacific theater. It provides a comprehensive overview of the US campaign in the Pacific, combining historical context, expert analysis, and personal stories to paint a fascinating picture of this pivotal moment in history.

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Seasons
Appointment In Tokyo
18. Appointment In Tokyo
January 1, 2019
History of World War II operations in the pacific, from the Fall of Corregidor to Japanese surrender ceremonies in Tokyo bay.
The Admiral Chester Nimitz Story
17. The Admiral Chester Nimitz Story
January 1, 2019
Raised in Texas, Admiral Nimitz had never seen an ocean when he entered Annapolis. Yet, forty years later he rescued the world's largest body of water from the tyranny of one of the mightiest fleets ever assembled. His incredible and brilliant victories at Midway and the Coral Sea, at Okinawa and the Philippines, will remain forever as an example of the United States Navy's proudest heritage.
Famous Generals MacArthur
16. Famous Generals MacArthur
January 1, 2019
Career of General MacArthur, with focus on World War II action in the pacific, post-war era in Japan, and early days of fighting in Korea.
Okinawa Captured
15. Okinawa Captured
January 1, 2019
The activities of the 1st and 6th Marine Divisions on the island.
The Fleet That Came To Stay
14. The Fleet That Came To Stay
January 1, 2019
Combat scenes from the Okinawa campaign. Pre-invasion shore bombardment, kamikaze attacks on U.S. ships.
Fury In The Pacific
13. Fury In The Pacific
January 1, 2019
This documentary covers a pair of World War II battles: the Battle of Peleliu and the Battle of Angaur. It was co-produced by the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marines, and directed by a series of combat cameraman - of whom nine became casualties of the battles they were filming. The film is especially noteworthy for its praise of the fighting abilities of Japanese soldiers.
Truk And The Marshall Islands Fall
12. Truk And The Marshall Islands Fall
January 1, 2019
This was the most significant battle in the Pacific. Massive bombings and shellings prepare the invasion. Yanks Smash Truk 1944 Incredible footage of an air battle as America takes the Truk Island from the Japanese. The U.S. Navy makes history as a huge task force assembles to attack the highly publicized 'impregnable fortress of Truk.'
Attack The Battle For New Britain
11. Attack The Battle For New Britain
January 1, 2019
Attacks on Arawe and Cape Gloucester on New Britain from plan of attack to final victory.
What Makes A Battle
10. What Makes A Battle
January 1, 2019
Marines prepare to and invade one of the Marshall Island using tremendous firepower before landing troops. Very vivid battle footage, including dead, wounded, and surrendering enemy soldiers, as well as dead and wounded Americans.
Report From The Aleutians
9. Report From The Aleutians
January 1, 2019
American soldiers fight in the Battle of the Aleutians, struggling against almost impossible odds.
The Fighting Lady
8. The Fighting Lady
January 1, 2019
This film is a military documentary told from the point of view of the crew of the aircraft carrier the Fighting Lady -- a pseudonym for the Yorktown.
Battle Of Midway
7. Battle Of Midway
January 1, 2019
Midway was the turning battle in the Pacific. A training film which analyses this great battle from the Commander's viewpoint. Midway was the turning battle in the Pacific. Activities of Marines, Pilots and Sailors are shown before, during, and after the attack.
Battle Of Coral Sea Phase 2
5. Battle Of Coral Sea Phase 2
January 1, 2019
A detailed analysis of the Battle of the Coral Sea form the viewpoint of the Commander
Doolittle Raid Over Tokyo
3. Doolittle Raid Over Tokyo
January 1, 2019
Col. Jimmy Doolittle prepares for the raid over Tokyo. Pilots and planes are shown on board the carrier. The planes take off in choppy seas and successfully bomb targets. It's the first time Tokyo is bombed. Doolittle received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Payoff In The Pacific
2. Payoff In The Pacific
January 1, 2019
TV show from 1960 covering the build up from Pearl Harbor to the War in the Pacific.
December 7th
1. December 7th
January 1, 2019
In 1943 John Ford gave the great cinematographer Gregg Toland (Citizen Kane, The Grapes of Wrath) an opportunity to direct his first film. A veritable epic, framed by a debate between Walter Huston's Uncle Sam and Harry Davenport's Mr. C on the true nature of the Pacific paradise, Pearl Harbor.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2019