In the Spring of 1941 Adolf Hitler ruled over a vast empire, rich in resources and with a population greater than that of the United States; his Axis ally, Japan, ruled over an empire that was even larger in size. The war, it seemed, was won. And then they lose it all. In five themed episodes, we look at the numerous missteps that turned the Axis powers' devastating victories into crushing defeats.
5 Eps.
Cast: Alexander Henry, Briony Williams, Sandra Wilson
In the Spring of 1941 Adolf Hitler ruled over a vast empire, rich in resources and with a population greater than that of the United States; his Axis ally, Japan, ruled over an empire that was even larger in size. The war, it seemed, was won. And then they lose it all. In five themed episodes, we look at the numerous missteps that turned the Axis powers' devastating victories into crushing defeats.
5 Eps.
Ends 30 Mar 2027
Can, Eng
Chi, Eng
Bilingual
Cast
Alexander Henry
Briony Williams
Sandra Wilson
New
E1
Best Laid Plans
E1
Best Laid Plans
New
It wasn’t just lack of a plan, the Axis powers also employed the wrong plans. Hitler’s decision to invade the island...
60mins
Ends 30 Mar 2027
New
E2
Men who Gave the Orders
E2
Men who Gave the Orders
New
This episode explores the men in charge whose rampant egos and misguided belief in their own abilities led to their...
60mins
Ends 30 Mar 2027
New
E3
Tools for the Job
E3
Tools for the Job
New
Victory in war doesn’t just require sound military strategy, but the necessary resources and equipment are critical...
60mins
Ends 30 Mar 2027
New
E4
Conquering Heroes
E4
Conquering Heroes
New
This episode looks at how the Axis Powers’ ruthless, brutal occupation and exploitation of other countries...
60mins
Ends 30 Mar 2027
New
E5
The Home Front
E5
The Home Front
New
In our final episode we examine how each Axis Power had troubles on their own home front which spelt disaster in the...
60mins
Ends 30 Mar 2027
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