Great Battles of the Pacific

In this Reader's Digest compilation of U.S. military film footage of major battles of the World War II Pacific campaign, featuring the original narration, viewers witness these engagements through the eyes of armed forces cameramen. The opening volume in the three-tape set looks at the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, the amphibious assault on the Solomon Islands and the bloody fight for Guadalcanal. Volume two continues with military engagements on Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and the largest naval battle ever to take place, the battle of Leyte Gulf. Volume three chronicles the retaking of the Philippines and liberation of Manila, the 36-day battle for Iwo Jima, and the last stop before the Japanese mainland, the fight for Okinawa, which resulted in over 110,000 Japanese deaths. Interesting not only as military history, but also as an illustration of the attitudes and values of an era, the very affordably priced Great Battles of the Pacific is definitely recommended. [Note: the two-disc DVD version, priced at $29.99, covers three additional battles in 50 extra minutes of combat footage]. Aud: H, C, P. (L. Stevens)