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 Japan’s invasion of the Aleutian islands in Alaska. The Japanese navy bombs Dutch Harbour shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor and later occupies the islands of Kiska and Attu. Later, US counter-attack by air and sea eventual force the Japanese off the islands. Meanwhile as Japan attacks in the north, the US government forces Japanese-Americans into internment camps.
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.
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