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

2.3K 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