| Other author/creator | Horan, Don, director, author. |
| Other author/creator | O'Neal, Patrick, 1927-1994, narrator. |
| Other author/creator | Reda, Lou, producer. |
| Other author/creator | Zimmerman, Mort, producer. |
| Other author/creator | A & E Home Video (Firm), distributor. |
| Other author/creator | History Channel (Television network), producer. |
| Series |
American history in video
War chronicles ; v. 7. ^A1397892
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| Contents |
The return to the Philippines -- Okinawa, the last battle. |
| Abstract |
Combining graphic combat footage and expert commentary, this is a commanding view of the battles and strategy, the men and machines, and the horror and heroism that marked World War II. [Episode 1] Heavy naval bombardment signaled American penetration of the Japanese-occupied Philippines in a battle for the territory's liberation. [Episode 2] The American Army and Marines moved toward the Japanese island beaches for the ultimate battle of World War II at Okinawa. |
| General note | Originally released as two episodes of a 1983 television program. |
| Other forms | Previously released as DVD. |
| Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2012. (American history in video). Available via World Wide Web. |
| Language | This edition in English. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Other title | Okinawa, the last battle. |
