How To Lose A War

Name: How To Lose A War
Released: 2023-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Briony Williams

TV Show · Documentary · History

In 1941, the Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan seemed to be on the brink of conquering the entire world. A look at the numerous missteps that turned the Axis powers' devastating victories into crushing defeats.

2023 · 44m

Starring Briony Williams

EPISODE 1

The Men Who Gave The Orders

Explore the men in charge whose rampant egos and misguided belief in their own abilities led to their country making fatal mistakes in the war.

44 min
EPISODE 2

The Best-Laid Plans

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

44 min
EPISODE 3

Conquering Heroes

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

44 min
EPISODE 4

The Right Tools

Victory in war doesn't just require sound military strategy, vital resources and equipment are also critical. Discover how the Axis powers failed in this regard.

43 min
EPISODE 5

The Home Front

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

44 min

Briony Williams

Narrator
Mike Kenneally

Producer
Harriet Pike

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