Documentary
War & Politics

Crusade in the Pacific

"A War that Shook the World"

This richly detailed, visually stunning documentary series covers the entire dramatic saga of World War II in the Pacific. From Manchuria to Hiroshima, the people, armaments, locations and battles of the epic conflict are covered in 20 unforgettable episodes. The Allies' crusade to defeat imperial Japan's bloody expansion featured difficult, heroic fighting at sea, in the air, and on innumerable jungle islands.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Crusade in the Pacific

First Air Date

January 1, 2004

Last Air Date

January 1, 2004

Seasons

1

Episodes

1

Language

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Production Companies

Madacy Home Video

Networks

S01E20

The Surrender and Occupation of Japan

Extensive footage documents military and social events in Japan following the war's conclusion. Sequences include: Japan's historic formal surrender abroad the battleship Missouri; a war crimes tribunal sentencing Premier Tojo to death for his pivotal role in Japan's aggressive war; the extensive changes in Japanese politics and women's rights; warm new acceptance of the American people and culture.

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