The Pacific
That is something I rarely see mentioned these days! Band of Brothers also.
I didn't know about that fact you mention, I'll have to look into it.
Shows like these would always send me down into the endless hours of looking up areas on Google Maps, as well as reading and watching videos on them. The Soviets were quite reckless but they managed to create and do some really impressive things despite it.
Another thing for you to check out is the Caspian sea monster.
It is like this. I agree.
I will keep it in mind.