WWII: Mysteries in the Archives 1938-1948
Saison 1 Épisode 2 - Japan Surrenders
Guerre · Documentaire
On September 2, 1945, Japan's surrender is signed aboard the USS Missouri, weeks after the atom bombs devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki, marking the end of WWII and a pivotal moment in history.
Langues Audio: English
Sous-titres: English
Avec:Dana Westberg
Réalisé par:Serge Viallet
Saison 1
S01:E01 - Atomic Test at the Bikini
Why were so many cameras filming two atomic explosions after WWII? Discover the connection between atomic testing and the iconic bathing suit in this fascinating exploration of history.
S01:E02 - Japan Surrenders
On September 2, 1945, Japan's surrender is signed aboard the USS Missouri, weeks after the atom bombs devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki, marking the end of WWII and a pivotal moment in history.
S01:E03 - Concentration Camps Liberated in Germany
In April 1945, Allied troops liberated Nazi POW, labor, and concentration camps like Ohrdruf, Buchenwald, and Dachau, revealing the horrific scale of the Holocaust to the world for the first time.
S01:E04 - Secret Meetings
In February 1945, Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin met secretly in Yalta to plan WWII's end and post-war Europe. Their decisions reshaped Europe’s future after Nazi Germany's defeat.
S01:E05 - French Resistance Filmed and Trapped
In 1944, Felix Forestier filmed the French Resistance in Vercors, but his footage vanished until 2013. This episode explores the Vercors maquis and its symbolic yet tragic role in history.
S01:E06 - Eva Braun Films Hitler
On July 6, 1940, Eva Braun filmed Hitler at the Chancellery in color. This episode examines her rare footage, revealing insights into Hitler’s relationships and Braun’s freedom behind the camera.
S01:E07 - Pearl Harbor in a Blaze
On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, launching war with the U.S. Explore the motives behind the attack and the journey of censored footage that resurfaced a year later.
S01:E08 - The Images of D-Day
On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Operation Overlord began. Hundreds of reporters braved heavy fire on beaches like Omaha and Utah, capturing iconic footage that shaped WWII's visual legacy.
S01:E09 - Chamberlain Seeks Peace With Hitler
Six months after annexing Austria, Hitler eyed Sudetenland, pressuring Britain’s Chamberlain to negotiate. This episode reveals the tense diplomacy and its impact on Europe’s road to war.
S01:E10 - The Long Trial of Tokyo
In 1946 Tokyo, 28 top Japanese officials faced a two-year war crimes trial. This episode examines the trial's impact, Tojo’s role, and why Emperor Hirohito remained untouched by prosecution.