The Pacific War in Color (2018)

Episode Overview

In the summer of 1945, the Allies are relentlessly attacking Japan, yet the country shows no inclination to surrender. With a ground invasion looming, the projected death toll for U.S. troops reaching into the hundreds of thousands prompts President Truman to take a pivotal action that will not only bring the war to a close but also transform the nature of warfare itself. Through vivid combat footage and firsthand testimonies of the atomic bombings, viewers gain a unique perspective on the concluding moments of the Pacific War.