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 looks at the difficult New Guinea campaign. The Japanese lands on the island and entrench themselves there early in 1942. They attack Milne Bay with an amphibious force, but they are beaten back by allied forces. Australian forces drive across the mountainous island and eventual meet up with US soldiers. Slowly they move through the northern part of the island defeating the Japanese at Lae and the Bismarck Sea.
Crusade in the Pacific Series
You can find a full index and overview of Crusade in the Pacific here.
Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 1951.
- Running time: 30 minutes (per episode).
- Rating: Unknown.
- Country: US.
- Language: English.
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