Operation Ten-Go (4:04)
Discover the suspenseful story of Japan's Yamato as it launches a suicide mission, Operation Ten-Go, by attempting to attack Americans at Okinawa.
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Operation Ten-Go
Operation Ten-GoVideo Clip (4:04)
Video Clip (4:04)
Discover the suspenseful story of Japan's Yamato as it launches a suicide mission, Operation Ten-Go, by attempting to attack Americans at Okinawa.
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Battle of Okinawa
Battle of OkinawaVideo Clip (2:30)
Video Clip (2:30)
On April 1, 1945, Allied forces invade the island of Okinawa and engage the Japanese in the bloodiest battle of the Pacific War.
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Battle 360: Life Aboard the Enterprise
Battle 360: Life Aboard the EnterpriseVideo Clip (2:43)
Video Clip (2:43)
In this History 360 video clip, take a look at how life was aboard the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier. Listen to marines as they describe the daily life living aboard the ship and their descriptions of the many attacks.
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Battle 360: Meet the Men
Battle 360: Meet the MenVideo Clip (2:32)
Video Clip (2:32)
In this USS Enterprise video short, from History 360, we reflect on the history of the USS Enterprise, and meet the proud men who worked on the massive navy ship. Many joined during the time of the depression when no other job could be found.
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Battle 360: Sea Soldiers Marines
Battle 360: Sea Soldiers MarinesVideo Clip (2:12)
Video Clip (2:12)
In this Marine video clip from The History Channel, learn about the history of the US Marine Core. Ex Marines are interviewed and they talk about their different experiences as a marine.
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Battle 360: The Crew
Battle 360: The CrewVideo Clip (1:41)
Video Clip (1:41)
In this Battle 360 video clip, we go aboard the Enterprise to take a look at some of the crew that keep the ship going. Take a look at some of the young men who come from all across America to live on the Enterprise year round.
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Allied Invasion of Italy
Allied Invasion of ItalyVideo Clip (3:37)
Video Clip (3:37)
In September, 1943, Italy surrendered unconditionally to the Allies, while German forces quickly occupied north and central Italy. Aided by the Germans, Mussolini escaped from prison and established a puppet republic in northern Italy. Meanwhile, the new Italian government declared war on Germany, and Italy was recognized by the Allies as a cobelligerent. The Allied Italian campaign was a slow, grueling, and costly struggle. The fall of Rome in July, 1944 was followed by a stalemate. In April, 1945, partisans captured and summarily executed Mussolini. In May, 1945, the Germans surrendered.
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Battle 360: The Doolittle Raid
Battle 360: The Doolittle RaidVideo Clip (3:08)
Video Clip (3:08)
In this Battle 360 video clip, we go back to when Pearl Harbor was attacked. See how soldiers were in mode to fight and get revenge. From bombers to air craft carriers, the U.S. was packing heat to go to Tokyo.
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USS Laffey vs. Kamikaze at Okinawa
USS Laffey vs. Kamikaze at OkinawaVideo Clip (2:56)
Video Clip (2:56)
The USS Laffey engages in a heated battle against 22 kamikazes off the coast of Okinawa in the most concentrated kamikaze attack of World War II.
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Cities of the Underworld 3: USS Emmons in Okinawa
Cities of the Underworld 3: USS Emmons in OkinawaVideo Clip (2:33)
Video Clip (2:33)
Don Wildman dives into Okinawa's waters to the sunken American battleship, the USS Emmons.
Speeches & Audio (6)
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Truman Announces Japan's Surrender
Truman Announces Japan's SurrenderAudio Clip (1:57)
Audio Clip (1:57)
On September 1, 1945, in a radio address to the American people, President Harry Truman announces the unconditional surrender of Japan, formalized aboard the U.S.S. Missouri.
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Douglas MacArthur Receives the Japanese Surrender
Douglas MacArthur Receives the Japanese SurrenderAudio Clip (1:21)
Audio Clip (1:21)
On September 2, 1945, aboard the U.S.S. Missouri in Tokyo Bay, World War II comes to a close when Japanese officials sign the unconditional surrender. Gen. Douglas MacArthur presides over the signing and delivers a short speech on the momentous occasion.
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Battle for the Marshall Islands
Battle for the Marshall IslandsAudio Clip (2:21)
Audio Clip (2:21)
In a live recording, Sgt. Fred Walker gives a blow-by-blow description of a battle with Japanese forces as he lands on one of the Marshall Island atolls in the Pacific with the Marines Fifth Amphibian Corps in 1944.
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Allies Liberate Bastogne
Allies Liberate BastogneAudio Clip (1:27)
Audio Clip (1:27)
In a broadcast on December 29, 1944, Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe recounts the 101st Airborne’s victory against overwhelming odds at Bastogne, Belgium.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers D-Day Prayer
Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers D-Day PrayerAudio Clip (3:37)
Audio Clip (3:37)
In a national radio broadcast on June 6, 1944, as 160,000 Allied troops land in Normandy in an attempt to liberate France, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asks America to join him in a prayer.
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Reagan Speaks on 40th Anniversary of D-Day
Reagan Speaks on 40th Anniversary of D-DayAudio Clip (0:41)
Audio Clip (0:41)
On June 6, 1984, in Normandy, France, President Ronald Reagan honors the heroes of D-Day, a pivotal moment during World War II.
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