Battlefield - Season 4 - Eps 3: Manchuria - The Forgotten Victory
The remarkable Soviet victory over the once mighty Japanese Kwangtung Army in the mountains of Manchuria is one of the least known of the Second World War. 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 is a brand new episode from the landmark television series 'Battlefield'. Featuring fascinating archive footage from all over the world the programme 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.
About Battlefield
Title: Battlefield
First Air Date: 1994-02-02
Last Air Date: 2002-06-02
Status: Ended
Rating: 8.25/10 (from 4 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 6
Total Episodes: 42
Network: Unknown
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
Battlefield is a documentary series initially shown in 1994 that explores the most important battles fought primarily during the Second World War but also the Vietnam War. The series employs a novel approach in which history is described by detailed accounts of major battles together with background and contextual information.
