In March 1945, Japan finds itself under immense pressure from every direction—naval assaults, ground troops, and aerial bombardments. Despite the weakening of the Japanese Empire, surrender remains elusive. This episode showcases rarely seen color combat footage alongside personal accounts from the frontlines, detailing the American invasions of Peleliu, the Philippines, and Iwo Jima. It also covers the war's initial coordinated kamikaze attacks and the devastating raid on Tokyo.
Show
The Pacific War in Color
Episode
S01E06
Air Date
Jul 29, 2018