Though most people associate D-Day with the massive invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, a 'D-Day' is actually military term for any amphibious operation, and few theaters during World War II saw as many battles as the wa... more »ters of the Pacific, where more than 100 D-Days were waged.
The ultimate guide to the epic campaign orchestrated by American forces in the Pacific, this two-disc set includes the following documentary features:
(DISC ONE - 137 min)
DEATH AT THE TIDELINE: Follow America's earliest amphibious invasions, including the ill-equipped landing on Guadalcanal.
CLOSING THE JAWS: America's forces gain new expertise and power, and Nimitz and MacArthur have the enemy on the run.
THE FINAL GRAVEYARD: Relive the battles that pierced Japan's defenses and brought the war to a close.
(DISC TWO - 139 min)
THE BLOODY HILLS OF PELELIU: Incredible combat footage documents one of the deadliest battlegrounds of the Pacific.
BIOGRAPHY: ADMIRAL CHESTER NIMITZ: Discover the story behind the man who turned a shattered fleet into a devastating naval powerhouse.
BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR: Learn how this fabled General was able to defeat a seemingly unstoppable Japanese war machine.« less
Actor:not provided Director:History Studio:Lionsgate Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 05/11/2010 Release Year: 2010 Run Time: 4hr 36min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English