During World War II, the U.S. and allied forces were fighting to take control of islands in the southwest pacific. The Japanese had been building up their defensive fortifications for almost two years as they awaited an American invasion. We've talked about how much hate there was on both sides but now we look back at some of the most brutal battles that took place during this war.
Can suicidal bravery and fanatical determination make up for material, industrial and numerical insufficiency? As the Asia-Pacific conflict turns against the Japanese these questions are put to the test. The results are nightmarish.