Summary Okinawa--the last stepping stone on the way to mainland Japan. The Allied High Command deems the island's capture absolutely vital, but the already difficult fight is complicated when the region is hit by torrential rain and the battlefield becomes a quagmire. Meanwhile, U.S. bombers continue to pound mainland Japan and submarines have isolated the country from the outside world. And in the Philippines, Japanese troops try desperately trying to hold the Wawa Dam on the Marikina River.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Greg Stebner Max Hastings Kerry Smith Gregory J.W. Urwin
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : May 19, 2005
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd. Next Millennium Productions
Summary Okinawa--the last stepping stone on the way to mainland Japan. The Allied High Command deems the island's capture absolutely vital, but the already difficult fight is complicated when the region is hit by torrential rain and the battlefield becomes a quagmire. Meanwhile, U.S. bombers continue to pound mainland Japan and submarines have isolated the country from the outside world. And in the Philippines, Japanese troops try desperately trying to hold the Wawa Dam on the Marikina River.
Genres : History War Documentary
Release date : May 19, 2005
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : Nugus/Martin Productions Ltd. Next Millennium Productions
