The Battle of the Pacific
Resources
1. This 2 hour film, “Battle of the Pacific” provides a theatrical look at the war, providing insight to what the experience might have been like for an individual soldier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCmwu_Ul0Bk
1. This 2 hour film, “Battle of the Pacific” provides a theatrical look at the war, providing insight to what the experience might have been like for an individual soldier. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCmwu_Ul0Bk
2. This is an all-encompassing video providing a narrative of World War 2. The first part of the video focuses on the lead-up and aftermath of Pearl Harbor, and its resulting effects on the United States. First-hand accounts of those involved in the attacks of Pearl Harbor are featured in the first few minutes of the video. Major battles in the pacific are discussed throughout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHNM8YQNwZQ
3. This is an audio recording (primary source) of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt the day after Pearl Harbor, declaring war on Japan. This essentially enters the United States into the war, after years of discussion and debate considering neutrality. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor
4. This video is a thorough investigation of the battle of Iwo Jima, with first-hand accounts on both sides.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmFBQZq9Z0
5. This is a short 10 minute video of the battle of Okinawa, where veterans recall what their experiences were like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXvtDi9a1Oc
6. This 10 minute video provides primary footage of the battle of Midway, notably one of the most important turning points in the war of the pacific. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v4I6RGRW50
7. This is a 40 minute video that outlines the battle of Saipan, providing first-hand accounts of both the American and Japanese who were involved in the battle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsb3XkmweAI
8. The surrender of Japan aboard the HMS glory, September 12, 1945. This is a primary source showing the formal surrender of Japan to return conquered territories of Britain’s empire. The ceremony took place near Rabaul, northeast of Australia. Image was received from Alan Richey, aboard the HMS glory and witness of the ceremony.