Product Details

• Actors: War in the Pacific
• Directors: n, a
• Format: Box set, Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Timeless Media Group
• DVD Release Date: May 20, 2003
• Run Time: 480 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B00009AV9R
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #78,237 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

World War II was the largest and most destructive war ever waged on earth, engulfing every corner of the globe. Walter Cronkite, who first distinguished himself as a war correspondent on the front lines of this conflict, presents a stunning collection which chronicles World War II in the Pacific. Filled with gripping combat footage, this collection takes you from the rise of militarism in Japan to the delirious celebrations on VJ day. From the trenches to the skies, here is the story of the campaigns and the commanders, the horror and the heroism of World War II in the Pacific. This 3 DVD box set has been reproduced from the original 22 hour CBS News production of "World War II with Walter Cronkite" copyrighted in 1982.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WWII Stories that are not told too often., July 8, 2005

By	Derrik Mantel (Maplewood, MN USA) - See all my reviews

I am a fan of most WWII documentaries. I had not seen most of the segments in this set with the late Walter Cronkite. I find it to be an excellent supplement to the World at War box set. A true enthusiast will not find this set disappointing. It is over 8.5 hours in length. Most volumes consist of stories that are about 20-30 minutes in length.

It contains interviews with the Doolittle Bombing raid survivors, a Japanese spy from pearl harbor (very interesting and informative,) stories on the Burma Road, Tarawa, B-29 raids over Japan, Okinawa and the Kamikazes, A-bomb mission, Angaur, USS Hornet, Midway and others.

They are pieced together well and add some depth to the picture of WWII that is portrayed so often on the History channel. It is a five star set in its content and quality but does not have the international perspectives or comprehensive view of the war that the World at War has. It also does not have the detailed military analysis that the Battlefield Series has. Still, this set is good and a history buff will enjoy the numerous first hand accounts of events that are recorded in the series. For the Price, it is well worth it.