Marines In The Pacific (3-DVD)

This documentary box set presents a chronological history of the entire Pacific Theater of World War II, drawing on a combination of archival footage (including scenes of live combat) and explanatory maps. First on the program is SECURING THE SOLOMONS - a four-part examination of the U.S.A.F's aggressive and successful attempt to capture the Solomon Islands, which turned the tide of the entire Pacific front. Next up is BATTLE FOR THE MARIANAS, a four-part chronicle of the U.S. military's struggle to wrest control over the Mariana Islands, which brought American soldiers face to face with some of the bloodiest battles of the entire war. Last on the bill is THE FINAL BATTLES, another four-part program; it documents some of the most brutal battles of the Pacific front, including Okinawa, Peleliu, Iwo Jima and Tinian.