Battle of Okinawa in Color
Synopsis
By mid-1945, Hitler is dead and the war has ended in Europe. Halfway around the world, however, the fighting is still going strong on a small island in the Pacific. Okinawa was the site of the last battle of the last great war of the 20th century, with a casualty rate in the tens of thousands. Through it all, military cameramen risked their lives to film the conflict, from brutal land combat to fierce kamikaze attacks at sea. See the footage they captured and experience this intense battle the way the soldiers saw it -- in color.
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- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Dan J. Wolf
- Original Title
- Battle of Okinawa in Color
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Channel
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Dan J. Wolf
Peter Coan
Dan j. Wolf
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Dan J. Wolf
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Dan j. Wolf
Producer
Peter Coan
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What is Battle of Okinawa in Color about?
By mid-1945, Hitler is dead and the war has ended in Europe. Halfway around the world, however, the fighting is still going strong on a small island in the Pacific. Okinawa was the site of the last battle of the last great war of the 20th century, with a casualty rate in the tens of thousands. Through it all, military cameramen risked their lives to film the conflict, from brutal land combat to fierce kamikaze attacks at sea. See the footage they captured and experience this intense battle the way the soldiers saw it -- in color.
Who directed Battle of Okinawa in Color?
Battle of Okinawa in Color was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Battle of Okinawa in Color?
The principal cast of Battle of Okinawa in Color includes Jeff Wilburn, Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr., Chester W. Nimitz, Mitsuru Ushijima.
When was Battle of Okinawa in Color released and how long is it?
Battle of Okinawa in Color was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 51m.