Preceding the Battle of Midway, the often overlooked Battle of Coral Sea, puts the American Navy on the map where the Japanese least expect it. In May 1942, the first ever carrier battle where the opposing sides never see one another, takes place. Allied and Australian bases are at extreme risk as an Imperial Japanese invasion fleet approaches. Plans change when the Japanese receive their first bout of American military might. Find out what took place here and how the outcome set the standard for the rest of World War II in the Pacific Theater.

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During the attack on Pearl Harbor, numerous American installations across the Pacific region are attacked by the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. With the outcome of their survival unknown, the American people anticipate complete disaster. Determined to strike back, the American people discover a way to get back at the Empire of Japan in a way previously thought to be impossible. Find out how one group of U.S. Marines on defending Wake Island gave the enemy a run for their money, providing hope and confidence in the hearts of those at home thousands of miles away.

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In this first episode of our new miniseries, we focus on the first year of U.S. involvement in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The road to Pearl Harbor is marked by escalating tensions between the United States and Japan, beginning with Japan's invasion of China in 1937. Discover why diplomatic negotiations between the two nations failed to find common ground, and what the motivation was that ultimately caused the United States to enter the war. In this first miniseries episode, follow along as we discuss what linked the conflicts in Europe, Africa, and Asia, leading to America's active involvement in the global conflict forever known as World War II. 

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