World War II in Colour - The Island War

Seizoen: 1 - Aflevering: 11 / 11 - Eerst uitgezonden: 10 oktober 2010 - Episode ID: 1144707

The war in the Pacific is recounted, including the June 1944 Battle of the Philippine Sea (aka the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot), which battered the Japanese Navy. Also: the use of specialized units to wage jungle warfare in Burma.