Takes a look at the men in charge, whose rampant egos and misguided belief in their own abilities led to their country making fatal mistakes in the war.

Explores how the seeds of Japan's defeat in 1945 were sown a decade earlier with the occupation of Manchuria in China.

Explores how the Axis powers' ruthless, brutal occupation, and exploitation of other countries contributed to their demise.

Examines the Axis powers' defeat, focusing on their lack of crucial resources and equipment.

Examines how each Axis power had troubles on their own home front, leading to disaster in the final days of the war.