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Two new documentaries highlight the role of the Pacific Islands in World War II – a theatre of war the programme-makers say is often overlooked.
The World at War Released in 1973, this 26-part, British-produced series is one of the most comprehensive World War II documentaries ever made.
Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and building off the success of their debut documentary Frog Fathers ...
A groundbreaking new eight-part series traces the epic struggle of the Pacific War using rare and never-before-seen color visuals from every corner of the conflict. Smithsonian Channel takes ...
The International Museum of World War II is among the top World War II museums in the world, according to a recent article in ...
Inside World War II Released in 2012, this three-part documentary from National Geographic features personal stories of World War II from troops who lived it.
World War II in the Pacific: First Fighters of New Guinea Between 1942 and 1944, U.S. Army engineer Lieutenant Colonel Ken Gerrish recorded a series of 16mm color films to document his World War ...
Director Nelson documented World War II aerial fighting over Germany in an earlier film, “The Cold Blue,” which drew upon footage that director William Wyler had shot for his 1944 documentary ...
To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, we asked historians to share their favorite museums around the world.