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TED: To say we were scared would be an understatement
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The Pacific War in Color

To say we were scaredwould be an understatement, but we were jokingamongst ourselves, but...

TED: To say we were scared
would be an understatement, but we were joking
amongst ourselves, but we were joking
amongst ourselves, which steadied our nerves

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TED: To say we were scared would be an understatement,
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but we were joking amongst ourselves,
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but we were joking amongst ourselves,
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which steadied our nerves.
Duration
9 seconds
Views
21
Timestamp in Movie
00:28:19
Uploaded
Jun 22, 2025
Season
1
Episode
7
Genres
documentary, history, war
Production
Smithsonian Channel

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Movie Summary

The Pacific War in Color immerses viewers in a graphic and dramatic look through an unfiltered lens.
S01 • E03 When a ship crosses the equator, - The Pacific War in Color 00:07
When a ship crosses the equator,
S01 • E02 THEY BECOME ROUTINE FOR AMERICAN SCHOOL KIDS. - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
THEY BECOME ROUTINE FOR AMERICAN SCHOOL KIDS.
S01 • E01 At the same time, Japan's own film captures a surge into Asia. - The Pacific War in Color 00:07
At the same time, Japan's own film captures a surge int...
S01 • E05 HIDDEN FROM THE WAR, THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHICH SIDE IS WINNING. - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
HIDDEN FROM THE WAR, THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHICH SIDE IS WINNING...
S01 • E06 ANNOUNCER: Heading back to Saipan, - The Pacific War in Color 00:04
ANNOUNCER: Heading back to Saipan,
S01 • E02 BUT FOR EVERYONE ON THE MAINLAND, - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
BUT FOR EVERYONE ON THE MAINLAND,
S01 • E03 This transforms a new recruit into a trusty sailor. - The Pacific War in Color 00:04
This transforms a new recruit into a trusty sailor.
S01 • E01 [sounds of warfare] - The Pacific War in Color 00:07
[sounds of warfare]
S01 • E06 The first Superfortress mission over Tokyo is a success. - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
The first Superfortress mission over Tokyo is a success.
S01 • E07 NARRATOR: Finally, they land -- unopposed. - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
NARRATOR: Finally, they land -- unopposed.
S01 • E05 MANY ARE IN RAGS. - The Pacific War in Color 00:04
MANY ARE IN RAGS.
S01 • E04 AS THE ACTION GETS THICK, ARMY UNITS UNDER RALPH SMITH - The Pacific War in Color 00:11
AS THE ACTION GETS THICK, ARMY UNITS UNDER RALPH SMITH
S01 • E05 A FEW COME OUT IN BUSINESS ATTIRE. - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
A FEW COME OUT IN BUSINESS ATTIRE.
S01 • E07 The pre-landing bombardment does its job. - The Pacific War in Color 00:04
The pre-landing bombardment does its job.
S01 • E06 The B-29 still isn't landing - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
The B-29 still isn't landing
S01 • E05 BUT THEY ALL NOW SHARE AN UNKNOWN FUTURE - The Pacific War in Color 00:07
BUT THEY ALL NOW SHARE AN UNKNOWN FUTURE
S01 • E02 PEARL HARBOR STILL LOOKS LIKE IT WAS FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN. - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
PEARL HARBOR STILL LOOKS LIKE IT WAS FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN.
S01 • E01 And soon roll into Bangkok. - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
And soon roll into Bangkok.
S01 • E06 In Guam, this one doesn't even make it off the runway. - The Pacific War in Color 00:05
In Guam, this one doesn't even make it off the runway.
S01 • E04 AT TIMES, THEY ARE PINNED DOWN FLAT FOR HOURS - The Pacific War in Color 00:07
AT TIMES, THEY ARE PINNED DOWN FLAT FOR HOURS