History Channel Okinawa: The Final Battle
A&E (2006)
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0 hr 50 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
Okinawa-Final Battle

World War II is filled with tales of valor and combat, and one of the bloodiest is the battle at Okinawa, where a quarter of a million soldiers fought in the waning days of the war. Viewers will learn about what unfolded from the men who were there, including Gen. Victor Krulak and Col. Joseph Alexander, who recall the tenacity of their Japanese enemies, the danger that seemed to lurk everywhere and the destruction that tore the city apart.

The war in the Pacific was long and bloody, and when the final battle came, it was perhaps the fiercest of all. At Okinawa, over 250,000 people fought a desperate battle for control of the island, and nearly half of them died.

The History Channel takes a riveting look at one of the most storied engagements in military history. Participants, including General Victor Krulak and Colonel Joseph Alexander (author of Utmost Savagery) recall the extraordinary circumstances that made Okinawa unique and the all-or-nothing Japanese defense, which included guerilla tactics, female reinforcements, and wave after wave of Kamikaze planes. Rare and dramatic footage captures the chaos and destruction of this ultimate battle while military historians discuss its lasting legacy.

Okinawa: The Final Battle is a gripping portrait of one of the most important engagements in military history.
Edition Details
Release Date 12/27/2005
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Fullscreen (4:3)
Audio Tracks Stereo [English]
No. of Disks/Tapes 1
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Purchase Price $18.71
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