Original upload date: Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 03:26:07 GMT
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The remarkable Soviet victory over the once mighty Japanese Kwantung Army in the mountains of Manchuria is one of the least known of the Second World War.
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This was no steam roller triumph of greater numbers and brute force but a victory for superior weaponry, brilliant tactical use of surprise and bold command that was achieved in little more than a fortnight. This episode, brand new to DVD is from the land mark television series Battlefield. Featuring fascinating archive footage from all over the world the program 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. Scene Selection: 1.Introduction 2.Prelude to the Battle 3.The Commanders 4. Soviet Forces 5.Japanese Forces 6.The Battlefield 7.Potsdam Conference 8.The Campaign Begins 9.The Aftermath
