War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun

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  • 2015
  • 1 Season
  • 0.0  (5)

War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun is a compelling historical documentary that chronicles the Pacific War fought between the United States and Japan during World War II. Produced by Mill Creek Entertainment, the show features a vast array of archival footage, photographs, and interviews with military experts and veterans. This documentary series is a must-watch for history buffs and anyone interested in the pivotal moments in global warfare.

The series is divided into six episodes, each delving into a different aspect of the Pacific theater of the war. The first episode, "The Beginning of the End," sets the stage for the conflict by providing the political and social context leading up to the war. It then proceeds to trace the early battles and retreats of the US forces, culminating in their eventual victory over the Japanese at Midway.

The second episode, "Island Hopping," explores the US strategy of island hopping, which was aimed at bypassing heavily fortified Japanese islands and capturing strategically important ones instead. It goes into detail about the major battles that took place on each island, highlighting the fierce fighting and resulting loss of life on both sides.

In "Air War," the third episode, the focus shifts to the aerial combat between the US and Japanese forces. The documentary examines the technical advancements in aircraft and tactics, and how these translated into success or failure during battles. It also showcases the experience of individual pilots and the challenges they faced in the cockpit.

The fourth episode, "The War at Sea," provides a detailed account of the naval battles that took place between the two powers. From the use of submarines and aircraft carriers, to the impact of new weapons technology and tactics, viewers get an in-depth look at the brutal nature of maritime warfare in the Pacific.

Episode five, "The Bloody Road to Tokyo," covers the American island-hopping campaign in the central Pacific, leading up to their assault on Japan itself. Through interviews with veterans and historians, this episode provides a glimpse into the incredible perseverance and sacrifice required to win this stage of the war.

The final episode, "The Last Stand," depicts the final months of the Pacific War, including the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Through insights from experts and first-hand accounts, viewers gain an understanding of the significance of these events and their lasting impact on international relations.

Overall, War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun is a comprehensive and engaging historical documentary series that combines archival footage, personal narratives, and expert analysis to bring the Pacific Theater of World War II to life. It provides an invaluable education on one of the greatest conflicts in modern history, touching on not only the military aspects but also the social and political context surrounding the war. This series is not just educational but also emotionally resonant, prompting viewers to reflect on the human cost of war and the importance of learning from history.

War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun is a series that ran for 1 seasons (10 episodes) between May 5, 2015 and on Mill Creek Entertainment

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Lost Cause
10. Lost Cause
May 5, 2015
By the fall of 1944, the harsh reality of the war in the Pacific became apparent to the Japanese high command. Finally, what remained of the Navy was practically destroyed in the Battle of Leyte Gulf which occurred in October of 1944. After the smoke had cleared from the Battle of Leyte Gulf, one thing was certain. The once might Japanese navy was all but obliterated.
Sho Ichigo Sakusen
9. Sho Ichigo Sakusen
May 5, 2015
The Japanese war machine, checked and forced to change its plans for the first time at Coral Sea and decisively repelled at Midway, was now forced to go in reverse by its failure on Guadalcanal. From now on it was the United States and its allies who were on the strategic offensive.
Silent Service
8. Silent Service
May 5, 2015
The Japanese war machine, checked and forced to change its plans for the first time at Coral Sea and decisively repelled at Midway, was now forced to go in reverse by its failure on Guadalcanal. From now on it was the United States and its allies who were on the strategic offensive.
Watchtower
7. Watchtower
May 5, 2015
The Americans were now ready to go on the offensive in the Pacific, but where? Early in the summer of 1942, the interception of a radio transmission to Tokyo revealed that the Japanese were constructing an airfield on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. That signal triggered a demand for offensive action in the South Pacific.
Revenge
6. Revenge
May 5, 2015
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese were victorious in their endeavor to control as much of the western Pacific area and Southeast Asia as possible. They met little effective resistance as they seized islands from Wake to the Philippines. For six months, the Japanese were unstoppable, until the Coral Sea. Although tactically a draw, the battle proved a strategic defeat for Japan.
High Noon
5. High Noon
May 5, 2015
Even though Japanese war plans were habitually best-case and not worst-case, the military junta on the home island were so surprised by the scale and speed of its successes in the first four months of the war in the Pacific, that it was wondering what to do for an encore. What was thought in advanced to require six months had only needed three.
The Eagle Strikes Back
4. The Eagle Strikes Back
May 5, 2015
Japanese admirals stuck rigidly to the view that submarines were first and foremost an adjunct to the battle fleet. Even when they were forced to use the boats to move soldiers and supplies during the Pacific Campaign they still held to this outdated view. This abdication by the Japanese submarine arm was a prime example of a lack of flexibility in Japanese strategic and tactical planning.
The Joy of Fighting for the Emperor
3. The Joy of Fighting for the Emperor
May 5, 2015
Though they had not delivered the finishing stroke at Pearl Harbor, the Japanese had put the Americans and the British on their heels in the Pacific. The Japanese Navy had been at war constantly since 1937, and it was in prime condition for war.
The Doomed Fleet
2. The Doomed Fleet
May 5, 2015
In the Fall of 1941, the naval and air base at Pearl Harbor and the escalations on Oahu, represented the greatest concentration of American military power in the new world.
Hakko Icchiu
1. Hakko Icchiu
May 5, 2015
December 7th, 1941. Just before dawn, 270 miles northwest of Oahu, Hawaii, 181 Japanese fighters and bombers prepared to take off from six aircraft carriers. They were the first wave in what would be a massive and devastating surprise attack on the United States Pacific Fleet moored at Pearl Harbor.
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Where to Watch War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun
War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun is available for streaming on the Mill Creek Entertainment website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch War in the Pacific - Eagle Against the Sun on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    May 5, 2015
  • IMDB Rating
    0.0  (5)