Crusade in the Pacific (1951): S01E03 – The Rise of the Japanese Empire

Introduction The Pacific was a key battle ground during World War II. Combat here changed the tides of the war. Outline Crusade in the Pacific examines Japanese military aggression and growth prior to World War II. It looks the creation of the puppet state Manchukuo in Manchuria and the eventual war with China. It examines…

Andrew Marshall

27/09/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, The Korean War, War, World War Two

Introduction

The Pacific was a key battle ground during World War II. Combat here changed the tides of the war.

Outline

Crusade in the Pacific examines Japanese military aggression and growth prior to World War II. It looks the creation of the puppet state Manchukuo in Manchuria and the eventual war with China. It examines Japanese imperial interests in Philippines, Malaya, Singapore, and Indochina and discussions the decision to bomb Pearl Harbour.

Crusade in the Pacific Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1951.
Running time: 30 minutes (per episode).
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.