World War II [videorecording] the war in the Pacific / produced by Lou Reda Productions ; A & E Television Networks ; the History Channel.
Combines graphic combat footage and expert commentary to present a view of the battles and strategy, the men and machines, and the horror and heroism of the war in the Pacific.
Record details
- ISBN: 0767035992
- ISBN: 9780767035996
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (185 min.) : sound, color with b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: New York, NY : History Channel : [2001].
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released in 1993-1994 as television programs: World War II, the war chronicles; and, Biography: Admiral William "Bull" Halsey.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- disc 1. Island hopping, the road back ; Jungle warfare, New Guinea to Burma ; Air war in the Pacific ; The bloody ridges of Peleliu -- disc 2. The return to the Philippines ; Okinawa, the last battle ; Admiral William "Bull" Halsey, naval warrior.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Writers, Don Horan (World War II, the war chronicles), Norman Stahl (Admiral William "Bull" Halsey); director, Don Horan; producers, Mort Zimmerman (World War II, the war chronicles), Sammy Jackson (Admiral William "Bull" Halsey).
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Narrator: Jack Perkins (Admiral William "Bull" Halsey).
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: Not rated.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; Dolby digital stereo.
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- Subject:
- Halsey, William Frederick, 1882-1959.
World War, 1939-1945 > Aerial operations.
World War, 1939-1945 > History.
World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations.
World War, 1939-1945 > Pacific Area. - Genre:
- Documentary television programs.
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Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | DVD 940.542 WOR (Text) | 37810435003446 | Adult Video Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Combines graphic combat footage and expert commentary to present a view of the battles and strategy, the men and machines, and the horror and heroism of the war in the Pacific.
