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Documentary - 100 mins
Audience - General
Classification - Exempt
Region - 0
Format - PAL
Language - English

Product weight 120g

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The infamous Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii was one of the most significant events of World War II. Brilliantly planned and executed though it was the attack bought the mighty USA into the war with disastrous consequences for the Axis powers. Meanwhile in Malaya, the Japanese Army was sweeping through the country towards the vital British base at Singapore.

This episode, brand new to DVD is from the land mark television series 'Battlefield'. Featuring fascinating archive footage from all over the world the programme includes a review of the political and military situation before the battle, portraits of leaders and commanders, an explanation of weapons and tactics and the story of the battle itself. Vivid graphics place the battle into the context of the war as a whole.

From the Back Cover

Scene Selection

Introduction
Prelude to the Battle
Commanders
Japanese and US Strategy
The Japanese Forces at Pearl Harbour
The Japanese Order of Battle
The Attack Begins
Japanese Strategy
The Japanese Forces
The Battle Begins
The Aftermath

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