Summary The battle for Iwo Jima begins - one of the bloodiest of World War II. Follow the action in this series that details, week by week, the last six months of World War II and explores the high and low points of the march to war's end. During Operation Detachment, fighting becomes a brutal frontal attack of hand-to-hand combat. Both the portable and mechanized flamethrowers as well as LVTs (Landing Vehicle, Tracked) were vital during the intense battles on the volcanic island. Meanwhile in the Philippines, U.S. forces completely surround the center of Manila, as the tempo of the Japanese atrocities increases. Before long, General MacArthur will make an emotional return to Corregidor Island.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Greg Stebner Max Hastings Kerry Smith Gregory J.W. Urwin
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Feb 17, 2005
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd. Next Millennium Productions
Summary The battle for Iwo Jima begins - one of the bloodiest of World War II. Follow the action in this series that details, week by week, the last six months of World War II and explores the high and low points of the march to war's end. During Operation Detachment, fighting becomes a brutal frontal attack of hand-to-hand combat. Both the portable and mechanized flamethrowers as well as LVTs (Landing Vehicle, Tracked) were vital during the intense battles on the volcanic island. Meanwhile in the Philippines, U.S. forces completely surround the center of Manila, as the tempo of the Japanese atrocities increases. Before long, General MacArthur will make an emotional return to Corregidor Island.
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : Feb 17, 2005
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd. Next Millennium Productions
