The Pacific War in Color

The Pacific War in Color - Smithsonian Channel

TV14

Documentary

History

The triumphs and horrors of the Pacific War are traced using never-before-seen color visuals.

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Thursday, May 16

Island Hopping

Season 1 • Episode 3

In 1943, the United States engages in a series of island-hopping invasions.

Thursday, May 16

The Enemy Underground

Season 1 • Episode 4

By the summer of 1944, the United States is gaining the upper hand in the Pacific War.

Thursday, May 16

Striking Distance

Season 1 • Episode 5

Allied forces move to take the islands of Tinian and Guam that threaten American air operations.

Thursday, May 16

Fire From the Sky

Season 1 • Episode 6

Allies slug it out on Peleliu to pave the way for Gen. MacArthur's return to the Philippines.

Thursday, May 16

No Surrender

Season 1 • Episode 7

When the United States invades Okinawa, Japan launches the biggest kamikaze attacks of the war.

Thursday, May 16

From the Ashes

Season 1 • Episode 8

President Harry Truman decides to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Thursday, May 16

An Ocean Apart

Season 1 • Episode 1

A look at life in the Pacific presented through home movies and combat footage.

Thursday, May 16

Shockwaves

Season 1 • Episode 2

The Pearl Harbor attack causes shock waves; Allied forces bond over efforts to thwart Japan.

Thursday, May 16

Island Hopping

Season 1 • Episode 3

In 1943, the United States engages in a series of island-hopping invasions.

Thursday, May 16

The Enemy Underground

Season 1 • Episode 4

By the summer of 1944, the United States is gaining the upper hand in the Pacific War.

Thursday, May 16

Striking Distance

Season 1 • Episode 5

Allied forces move to take the islands of Tinian and Guam that threaten American air operations.

Thursday, May 16

Fire From the Sky

Season 1 • Episode 6

Allies slug it out on Peleliu to pave the way for Gen. MacArthur's return to the Philippines.

Thursday, May 16

No Surrender

Season 1 • Episode 7

When the United States invades Okinawa, Japan launches the biggest kamikaze attacks of the war.

Thursday, May 16

From the Ashes

Season 1 • Episode 8

President Harry Truman decides to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Saturday, May 18

Island Hopping

Season 1 • Episode 3

In 1943, the United States engages in a series of island-hopping invasions.

Saturday, May 18

The Enemy Underground

Season 1 • Episode 4

By the summer of 1944, the United States is gaining the upper hand in the Pacific War.

Saturday, May 18

Striking Distance

Season 1 • Episode 5

Allied forces move to take the islands of Tinian and Guam that threaten American air operations.

Saturday, May 18

Fire From the Sky

Season 1 • Episode 6

Allies slug it out on Peleliu to pave the way for Gen. MacArthur's return to the Philippines.

Saturday, May 18

No Surrender

Season 1 • Episode 7

When the United States invades Okinawa, Japan launches the biggest kamikaze attacks of the war.

Saturday, May 18

From the Ashes

Season 1 • Episode 8

President Harry Truman decides to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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