Movies and TvShows featuring "pacific-theatre-of-world-war-ii" theme.

During World War II, a woman named Jean is taken prisoner by the Japanese in Malaya. She and a group of women are forced to march through the jungle and endure various hardships. Jean befriends a fellow prisoner, Joe, and they develop a deep bond. After the war, Jean travels to Australia and learns that Joe is alive and living in Alice Springs. She decides to go to Alice Springs to find Joe and build a life together.

Task Force is a gripping World War II drama that follows the lives of navy pilots as they navigate the challenges of war. From the intense battles in the Pacific theatre to personal struggles on the home front, the film explores the sacrifices and triumphs of these courageous men. It delves into themes of love, loss, and the bonds of friendship, as the pilots face kamikaze attacks, deal with the death of their comrades, and strive for victory. Task Force is a riveting portrayal of the bravery and resilience displayed by these heroes in the face of overwhelming adversity.

It's June 1942 and the world's fate is about to be decided by a handful of pilots and their untested aircraft. Experience an inside look at the Battle of Midway, captured through rarely seen battle footage and firsthand accounts from its hero dive-bombing pilot, "Dusty" Kleiss. This is an hour-by-hour recount of one of the most pivotal conflicts of the 20th century. Take a closer look at how this desperately needed victory came about through the design of U.S. airplanes, the skill of the pilots, the element of surprise, and a stroke of luck.

In 1942, the Japanese occupied the island of Singapore. During the take-over, not only military soldiers were taken prisoner, but also innocent civilians, particularly women and children. This is the story of a group of women who band together to face brutal treatment, harsh conditions, and ruthless captors to survive their internment.

After his plane is downed in the South Pacific, a Navy flier recounts his life to a co-pilot while awaiting rescue.

On the Pacific island of Guadalcanal in 1942, the famed 1st Marine Division — the oldest, largest and most decorated division of the U.S. Marine Corps — defeated Japanese forces in a turning point of WWII. This film documents the experiences of 1st Marine Division veterans who took part in the historic fight.