OPB Specials
Battle Ready
Special | 55m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore the hidden history of the military, the Northwest and the environment.
Seventy-five years ago, America was drawn into World War II and the Pacific Northwest answered the call with lumber, hydroelectricity, even a secret plutonium factory to arm atomic bombs. This special program explores the hidden history of the military, the Northwest and the environment.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
OPB Specials is a local public television program presented by OPB
OPB Specials
Battle Ready
Special | 55m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
Seventy-five years ago, America was drawn into World War II and the Pacific Northwest answered the call with lumber, hydroelectricity, even a secret plutonium factory to arm atomic bombs. This special program explores the hidden history of the military, the Northwest and the environment.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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