The Complete History Of The Pacific Theater In 2 Hours

Pearl Harbor - 00:00 The war in the pacific started in 1941 with a ruthless surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. This daring attack had caught America off guard and dragged them into the war against an enemy on the other side of the world. This documentary explores the attack and the fatal consequences it had for the Japanese. Island Hopping - 49:55 Explore the pivotal battles and ingenious tactics that defined General MacArthur's island-hopping strategy, from the intense clashes on Guadalcanal to the relentless fighting in the Philippines. Delve deeper into the strategic brilliance behind America's campaign in the Pacific. The Atomic Bomb - 01:39:35 When America gained the upper hand in the Pacific, soldiers thought they were halfway to victory. They were wrong. The way that the Japanese forces fought only become harder to combat the closer the US got to Japan. Coming face to face with an army that would fight fanatically to the last man and never surrender was no easy task. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things

Discover the incredible leadership and tactical brilliance of America's most legendary WW2 commanders: George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Omar Bradley. This documentary explores their rise from West Point cadets to the masterminds who led millions of Allied troops to victory. From the grueling deserts of North Africa and the bloody beaches of Normandy to the brutal island-hopping campaigns of the Pacific, uncover the strategies that defeated the Axis powers and shaped the modern military world. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

In May 1941, Liverpool became the target of the most intense aerial bombardment outside of London. For eight days, the city burned as the Luftwaffe attempted to sever Britain’s Atlantic lifeline. From the tragic story of Margaret Johnson, who lost three children in the ruins, to the miraculous survival of a newborn baby in a clothes basket, this documentary explores the raw human cost of the Blitz. We investigate why the city felt abandoned by the government and how the "Liverpool Spirit" ultimately refused to break. War Stories is your one-stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. You can find more from us on

The Battle of the Somme was the bloodiest battle of WW1 and one of the bloodiest battles in human history. More than 3 million men took part in the batttle and around 1 million of them were wounded or killed. This documentary explores the history behind this turning point of the First World War. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

The Battle of Rorke's Drift saw 150 British soldiers defend a mission station against a force of over 3,000 Zulu warriors. Against all odds, the British were able to hold off the Zulus and defend their position throughout the night. War Stories is your one stop shop for all things military history. From Waterloo to Verdun, we'll be bringing you only the best documentaries and stories from history's most engaging and dramatic conflicts. You can find more from us on

Jackie Kennedy Onassis remains to this day iconic, a figure of high fashion and tragedy. Her sister Lee however is less well-known. Yet it is impossible to understand one without the other, their lives were intertwined - through rivalry and resentment, love and loss.