Crusade in the Pacific The Rise of the Japanese Empire (1951– ) Online
- Original Title :
- The Rise of the Japanese Empire
- Genre :
- TV Episode / Documentary / History / War
- Year :
- 1951–
- Directror :
- Arthur B. Tourtellot
- Writer :
- Fred Feldkamp
- Type :
- TV Episode
- Time :
- 24min
- Rating :
- 8.0/10
Crusade in the Pacific examines Japanese military aggression and growth prior to World War II. It looks the creation of the puppet state Manchukuo in Manchuria and the eventual war with China. It examines Japanese imperial interests in Philippines, Malaya, Singapore, and Indochina and discussions the decision to bomb Pearl Harbor.
| Episode cast overview: | |||
 | Westbrook Van Voorhis | - | Himself - Narrator (voice) |