World War II: The Pacific Theater | The Great Courses | 4 DVDs/Guidebook | New/Sealed The product is "World War II: The Pacific Theater" by Professor Craig L. Symonds, published by The Teaching Company in 2020. It is a 4 DVD set with a guidebook, featuring 24 lectures of 30 minutes each. The content covers various topics related to sociology, war, history, politics, and military aspects of World War II in the Pacific Theater, narrated by Craig L. Symonds. Professor Craig L. Symonds, a famous military historian at the US Naval War College, teaches a thorough course titled World War II: The Pacific Theater. It follows the entire course of the Pacific War, covering historic battles, military strategy and tactics, leaders and commanders, amphibious invasions, air attacks, and submarine warfare. The course takes readers to the Pacific's rolling seas, the jungles of Guadalcanal and the Philippines, and the bleak sands of Iwo Jima. The seminar delves deeply into military strategy, demonstrating Japan's complex arithmetic, such as the necessity for South Pacific oil to fuel a conflict in China and the US's control over the Philippines. Despite the tactical victory of the "day of infamy," America maintained its fleet of aircraft carriers, allowing the US Navy to change the course of the Pacific War with a ferocious 10-minute attack during the Battle of Midway. The course also examines the changing nature of naval warfare, such as the critical role of aircraft carriers, the division of command between General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz, the relationship between the Navy, Marines, Army, and Air Force, the grinding campaign in Guadalcanal and the island-hopping campaign in the Central Pacific, the role of codebreakers stationed in Hawaii, and the specific roles of strategic air power and submarine warfare. The course also explains how supply chains and industrial production influenced the course of the conflict. For example, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was motivated by a desire to obtain oil and rubber from South Asia rather than an interest in seizing American territory. The Great Courses, formerly known as The Teaching Company, offers a wide range of educational DVD courses and lectures taught by professors from leading universities. These courses cover various subjects, including history, literature, science, philosophy, and more. Each course typically consists of 8 to 84 lectures, with each lecture lasting about 30 to 45 minutes. The courses are available in both audio and video formats, with the video versions including visual aids like 3D animations, detailed maps, and illustrations to enhance understanding. Product details ? Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: Yes ? MPAA rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) ? Package Dimensions: 7.44 x 5.35 x 0.98 inches; 13.12 ounces ? ASIN: ?1629979503 ? Media Format: DVD ? Studio: The Great Courses ? 24 lectures on 4 DVDs ? Printed and digital versions of the course guidebook ? Closed captioning available