On August 7, 1942, the U.S. Marines invaded Guadalcanal and fought the Japanese army in the first land battle of WWII. Six months of battles ensued, with the dark, evil forces of... more
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Genre: Documentaries & Biographies - Military Documentary - World War
Classification: Exempt
Production Year: 2001
Colour: Black & White / Colour
Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Plot: Discussing the capture of the island of Guadalcanal by the US and the significance this had in Japan's final defeat. Features archive footage and graphics.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 0 (All Regions)
Studio(s): CROMWELL PRODUCTIONS; ARVATO SERVICES
Release date: 16/02/2004
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: CROMDVD 1005
Barcode: 5022802210055
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
On August 7, 1942, the U.S. Marines invaded Guadalcanal and fought the Japanese army in the first land battle of WWII. Six months of battles ensued, with the dark, evil forces of the jungle taking their toll on both sides but ultimately the battle proved to be a turning point for the U.S forces in the Pacific Theatre.
Technical information
Special Features: Ask The Experts, Test Your Knowledge, Interactive Menus, Excerpts From Other Titles In The Series
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