The War Machines of WWII: The Americans
S01:E05 - Two Ocean Navy
S01:É01 - S01:E01 - Reluctant Army
Ill-equipped and wounded, the United States was thrust into World War II in December 1941. As a result, FDR launched a campaign to build up the “Arsenal of Democracy”.
S01:É02 - S01:E02 - Jungle Soldiers
The Pacific War was primarily a naval war, but the amphibious Marines who took each island one by one contributed largely to the final victorious outcome in the Pacific Theater.
S01:É03 - S01:E03 - Beginnings
Aviation efforts of the Army Air Forces are explored, including Doolittle’s raid and the Flying Tigers.
S01:É04 - S01:E04 - Control of the Skies
The strategic bombing conducted in World War II was unlike anything the world had seen before and was crucial in defeating both Japan and Nazi Germany.
S01:É05 - S01:E05 - Two Ocean Navy
The United States Navy grew rapidly during World War II, and played the central role in the war against Japan, and was a major player in the European war against Germany and Italy.
S01:É06 - S01:E06 - Task Force
The U.S naval offensive in the Pacific is explored, including the Battle of Midway up through the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which were considered to be crucial in the conflict.
S01:É07 - S01:E07 - Devil Dogs
The Marines continued played a central role in the Pacific War.
S01:É08 - S01:E08 - The Marines Have Landed
On August 7, 1942, Allied forces, predominantly United States Marines, landed on the island of Guadalcanal, to start what would be the turning point in the Pacific War.
S01:É09 - S01:E09 - Boats Away
The U.S. Navy casts a large shadow over the naval history of World War II, but the U.S Coast Guard was a key player in the amphibious and naval victories in the Pacific.
