It's 1945 and the final 100 days of World War II play out on both sides of the globe. In Europe, it begins with the Battle of the Bulge and ends with Hitler's suicide. In the Pacific, it picks up midway through the bloodbath in Okinawa and ends with a blast that will change warfare forever. Examine the final act of the European and Pacific theaters, captured through rare war footage and the personal accounts of U.S. soldiers from both campaigns, a British correspondent, and a Japanese admiral.
Count down the final 100 days of WWIl in the Pacific and see how its bloody and explosive conclusion changed the world.
For six years, Hitler had an iron grip on Europe. At its peak, Nazi Germany controlled more territory than the Roman Empire, but in 1945, the Third Reich found itself headed for a chaotic collapse. Through rarely seen color footage and firsthand accounts, we document the end of World War II in Europe. From the Battle of the Bulge to the crossing of the Rhine to the Soviet's epic blitz into German territory, this is a comprehensive account of the Nazi's final 100 days.
It's 1945 and the final 100 days of World War II play out on both sides of the globe. In Europe, it begins with the Battle of the Bulge and ends with Hitler's suicide. In the Pacific, it picks up midway through the bloodbath in Okinawa and ends with a blast that will change warfare forever. Examine the final act of the European and Pacific theaters, captured through rare war footage and the personal accounts of U.S. soldiers from both campaigns, a British correspondent, and a Japanese admiral.
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