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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 22 of 27

Quick Summary

Japan's early victories

About This Program

How Japan's early victories over Allied forces during the Second World War convinced its people that their strength and discipline would bring them victory. Narrated by Laurence Olivier

The World at War broadcasts on U&Yesterday at 12:00pm, Thursday, 1 January 2026. (Subtitles)

Channel Numbers:
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Production Details

Runtime60 mins
DirectorHugh Raggett

Cast & Crew

HR
Hugh RaggettDirector
JI
Jeremy IsaacsProducer
CB
Courtney BrowneWriter
LO
Laurence OlivierNarrator

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