WWII's Battle of the Philippines Sea was the biggest carrier battle in naval history. See footage of the deadly dogfights on The Pacific War in Color: https://bit.ly/2WctjEF | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

2.2K views · 12 reactions | In summer of 1942, at the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway, American and Japanese navies face off in decisive battles that will prove pivotal for the rest of the war. Additional non-combat stories of the war's effect in faraway places - Tibet, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, even Miami - show the global reach of the Pacific War. New episode of The Pacific War in Colour tonight at 7:30pm AEDT on HISTORY. | HISTORY | Facebook

2.3K views · 18 reactions | From the calm before the storm of 1937 to the bitter end in 1946, the Pacific War receives a thorough investigation in this engrossing documentary. The story begins in Japan. With the help of rare colour footage from the time, the quietness of peace is laid bare. But the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor begins seven months of Japanese dominance, as the US struggles to respond. The Pacific War In Colour premieres on Tuesday at 7:30pm AEDT. | HISTORY | Facebook

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