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About The Pacific Theater: How The US Fought A War Half Way Around The World

After the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbour dragged America into WW2, they faced one key problem. The main battlefields for their war against Japan were halfway around the world, in the Pacific Ocean. The US Navy had to be mobilized in full force for naval battles at sea, land invasions and supply chains. 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 Pacific Theater: How The US Fought A War Half Way Around The World is presented by War Stories. Its listed runtime is 57 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
The Pacific Theater: How The US Fought A War Half Way Around The World
Runtime
57 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
War Stories

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