The Pacific War was unlike any military conflict before it, in terms of its scale, scope, and savagery. With never-seen rare footage filmed in color of the combat and lighter slice-of-life moments of troops at sea and island life, as well as first-hand personal accounts of the soldiers, Smithsonian Channel offers a powerful, dramatic look at the frontlines in the Pacific during World War II, in a new, groundbreaking eight-part series, “THE PACIFIC WAR IN COLOR.” Each of the episodes bring the wa

Clear WW2 footage of Japanese planes being shot down over the Pacific. It comes so unreal to be able to watch this now. During World War II, the Pacific theater was a major battleground between the Allied forces, primarily the United States, and the Axis powers, mainly Japan. There is indeed historical footage that captures moments of intense aerial combat over the Pacific, showcasing the courage and skill of pilots from both sides. This footage is significant as it documents the challenges and