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The War: Michigan Voices - Pacific Theatre

56m 45s

Oral histories from Michigan veterans who were there for the first attack on the Japanese home islands and the fierce fighting of the 36-day Battle of Iwo-Jima; who survived kamikaze attacks, and the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis. WKAR TV premiered the series in September 2007 as a local companion to Ken Burns' landmark 14-hour series, The War.

Aired: 09/16/07

About Michigan Voices

FROM 2007: Michigan veterans of WWII recall their experiences in the European and Pacific Theatres.

More than 600,000 Michigan residents served our country in the military during the Second World War. They served all over the globe, from the beaches of Normandy to the sands of Iwo Jima. Michigan veterans tell their stories and remind us of their sacrifices. WKAR TV premiered the series in September 2007 as a local companion to Ken Burns' landmark 14-hour series, The War.

The War: Michigan Voices
FROM 2007: Michigan veterans of WWII recall their experiences in the European and Pacific Theatres.
The War: Michigan Voices - Pacific Theatre
FROM 2007: Michigan veterans of World War II recall their experiences in the Pacific Theatre.
The War: Michigan Voices - European Theatre
FROM 2007: Michigan veterans of World War II recall their experiences in the European Theatre.