Description
America At War 24 STUNNING EPISODES The entire history of WWII is tackled here in this highly informative collection of documentary films. Never before has it been possible to study this dramatic time in world history with such quality archive footage and with such totality. Meet the leaders behind the war, learn the reasons behind the actions, experience the battles, and witness the bravery. If you are serious about WWII, then this DVD set is a must have for any collector.
Customer Reviews:
Historically valuable.......2007-07-28
This is an excellent series on Pacific Theater in World War II. I've looked at scores of WWII films, propaganda productions, cartoons, etc, and this one has footage in it that no other series has.
It features speeches by FDR and Churchill, has narration by people who were on the scene in the battles, and has lots of Japanese footage that I have not found anywhere else.
On top of all that, the series is incredibly inexpensive. I consider it a must-have for anyone collecting information on the Pacific Theater operations in World War II.
Note: There are a few scenes here and there of dead bodies which might upset those who are quite sensitive.
Nostalgia.......2007-06-08
I watched this TV series while in my teens, which prompted me into becoming a Marine Corps jet fighter pilot! Ooh Rah!!!
The Complete Anthology of the Pacific War.......2006-08-31
This great DVD set covers the entire Pacific war. Beginning with the Japanese invasion of China in the early 1930s to the Japanese surrender in September, 1945, this great collection contains footage of every major battle of the Pacific war. Besides covering all of the "major" conflicts, such as Pearl Harbor, Midway, Guadalcanal, etc., there is also excellent footage of Bougainville, New Guinea, the Aleutian campaign, and the China-Burma-India Theater. Much of the footage contained in this set is not found anywhere else. The footage, although somewhat "grainy" in spots, is still very good and the battle sequences are extremely exciting to watch.
The DVDs are enclosed in a protective metal case, and also included is a colorful guide that contains photographs as well as brief descriptions of some of the weapons, personalities, and battles of the Pacific war.
Each disc contains four 30-minute episodes, so there is over 10 hours of great Pacific war footage in this set. The viewer will be delighted with the attention to detail and authenticity provided in each episode. The narration which accompanies each episode is helpful to understanding the battle being described, and the footage places the viewer directly in the conflict.
I give this fine collection my highest recommendation. I have watched the complete "Victory at Sea" series, and this set rates on the same high scale. The excellent footage, filmed on land, in the air, and at sea, describes the great Pacific conflict in amazing detail. The storage box is strong and durable, and the colorful and informative booklet provides the viewer with additional information. This fine DVD set is a must for any World War II enthusiast.
Genuinely Rare Footage, Lots of History.......2005-12-18
The value in this series is twofold. First, there is much footage here that is otherwise not available. Some footage, much in Victory at Sea, has been endlessly recycled in History Channel and A&E documentaries (not that this is a bad thing). A lot of the film preserved in this series I saw for the first time. Second, this series covers many events, such as the Bougainville campaign, which are seldom covered. Most series on the war in the Pacific stress the war of the marines: Tarawa, Saipan, etc. This series covers much more. Not always scintillating, and not written as vividly as Victory at Sea, this is nonetheless worth seeing.
A Visually Stunning Historical Document.......2001-08-16
This is by far the best and most comprehensive documentary series on world war II in the pacific I have seen thus far. It covers the pacific war meticulously on the land, air, and sea campaigns. It was not made to entertain, but rather to inform. It covers the entire pacific theater in authentic reel films. One should not be dissappointed with the black & white and grainy quality of most of the DVDs. They are after all transfered from sources of a bygone era. But the images are often fascinating to watch. They are absolutely indespensable in the recordings of history. Where paper documents alone may fail to inspire younger generations about the desperate struggles against the brutality of Imperialist Japan, this set of visual documents could project an everlasting memory of the Allied heroism that must be remembered for life.
Average customer rating:
- 1950s TV documentary on WWII (Pacific theater)
|
The Flag Waves On - (Crusade in the Pacific - 24 Episodes)
Starring:
Flag Waves on: Battle of Iowa Jima , and
War in the Paci
Manufacturer: St. Clair Vision
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
 General
| Documentary
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
DVDs Under $7.49
| Today's Deals in DVD
| Special Features
| DVD
| Video
( F )
| Titles
| Features
| DVD
| Video
Documentary
| Boxed Sets
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
4-for-3 All DVDs
| 4-for-3 DVD
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
ASIN: B000GPPPMC
Release Date: 2006-09-19 |
Customer Reviews:
1950s TV documentary on WWII (Pacific theater).......2007-08-16
CRUSADE IN THE PACIFIC is an early TV documentary series quite similar to VICTORY AT SEA stylistically-- most notably because of heavy soundtrack music, a booming narration and well-worn film clips of fighting between the United States and Japan during World War II. Each 30 minute episode examines a crucial stage in that bitterly contested war. Also covered are events that occurred immediately after hostilities ended.
WAR CLASSICS 50 MOVIE PACK is a larger set of WWII documentaries (and some feature films) at a real bargain price!
.
Program list for CRUSADE IN THE PACIFIC:
THE PACIFIC IN ERUPTION - Pearl Harbor and the offensive immediately after
AWAKENING IN THE PACIFIC - The years preceding the Pearl Harbor attack
THE RISE OF THE JAPANESE EMPIRE - Japan's military build-up and China offensive
AMERICA GOES TO WAR IN THE PACIFIC:
THE U.S AND THE PHILIPPINES - The loss to Japan of a valued ally and a general's vow
THE NAVY HOLDS (1942) - The battles of Coral Sea and Midway show US determination
GUADALCANAL (America's First Offensive) - First hand-to-hand island fight is brutal
WAR IN THE NORTH (The Aleutians) - The only WWII battle fought on American soil (Alaska)
THE ROAD BACK (New Guinea) - Thwarting Japanese offensive plans against Australia
UP THE SOLOMONS LADDER (Bougainville) - Second major offensive of US 1st Marines
ATTACK IN THE CENTRAL PACIFIC (Makin and Tarawa) - Huge struggles on tiny islands
THE WAR AT SEA - Examines all aspects of Pacific naval warfare
SPEEDING UP THE ATTACK (The Marshalls) - The capture of Japan's most vital warbase
STEPPING STONES TO THE PHILIPPINES - Battles that precede MacArthur's return
BATTLE FOR THE MARIANAS - Captured airfields like Saipan aid US strategic bombing plans
THE WAR IN THE CHINA/BURMA/INDIA THEATER - War on a second front strains Japan's resources
PALAU (The Fight for Bloody Nose Ridge) - 1st Marines fight for the island chain
MACARTHUR RETURNS TO THE PHILIPPINES - Covers fighting that left Manila in ruins
BLOODY IWO (The Capture of Iwo Jima) - This battle practically crushed Japanese resolve
AT JAPAN'S DOORSTEP (Okinawa) - Marines take first island that was Japanese property
THE AIR WAR ON JAPAN - Strategic bombing ends with devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
PACIFIC WAR'S AFTERMATH:
THE SURRENDER AND OCCUPATION OF JAPAN - Japan is a new ally in US struggle against Communism
SHIFTING TIDE IN THE ORIENT - The rise of Asian Communism endangers US interests
WAR IN KOREA (Part 1) - First shooting, and US Marines landing at Inchon is covered
WAR IN KOREA (Part 2) - As war continues, MacArthur is dismissed by Truman for insubordination
Average customer rating:
|
War Classics V.2: Crusade in the Pacific 4-DVD Pack
Starring:
War Classics
Manufacturer: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
General
| Documentary
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
General
| Military & War
| Documentary
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
DVDs Under $9.99
| Today's Deals in DVD
| Special Features
| DVD
| Video
( W )
| Titles
| Features
| DVD
| Video
Documentary
| Boxed Sets
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
ASIN: B000E0ODOA
Release Date: 2006-02-28 |
Average customer rating:
|
World War Two: Crusade in the Pacific
Manufacturer: Diamond Ent. Corp.
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
General
| Documentary
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
DVDs Under $7.49
| Today's Deals in DVD
| Special Features
| DVD
| Video
( W )
| Titles
| Features
| DVD
| Video
Documentary
| Boxed Sets
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
ASIN: B000AARK58
Release Date: 2005-08-30 |
Average customer rating:
|
War Classics, Vol. 2: Crusade in the Pacific
Starring:
War Classics
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD
General
| Action & Adventure
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
General
| Documentary
| Genres
| DVD
| Video
DVDs Under $9.99
| Today's Deals in DVD
| Special Features
| DVD
| Video
( W )
| Titles
| Features
| DVD
| Video
Documentary
| Boxed Sets
| Stores
| DVD
| Video
ASIN: B000BFH2GO
Release Date: 2005-09-12 |
DVD:
- Death in Gaza
- Denise Austin: Boot Camp - Total Body Blast
- Devil's Playground
- Dieux du Stade: Making of 2005 Calendar
- DiG!
- Do You Believe in Miracles? The Story of the 1980 U.S. Hockey Team
- Edison - The Invention of the Movies (1891-1918)
- Enemy at the Gates
- For All Mankind - Criterion Collection
- For the Love of Nancy
DVD
DVD
Victory at Sea
War in the Pacific
WWII - Road to Victory
They Filmed the War in Color: The Pacific War
Victory at Sea - The Legendary World War II Documentary (History Channel)
