Crusade in the Pacific (1951): S01E16 – The War in the China-Burma-India Theatre

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 examine early Chinese resistance to Japan prior to World War II and US efforts to assist them. In order to get supplies to China, the US must use an overland…

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 examine early Chinese resistance to Japan prior to World War II and US efforts to assist them. In order to get supplies to China, the US must use an overland route through Burma. The Japanese cut off this route when they take control of Burma after the battle of Toungoo. Later, Allied forces push back against the Japanese and found the Ledo route as an alternative route to supply China. Although the Chinese resist the Japanese their efforts to mostly result in a bloody stalemate.

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.