Samurai and the Swastika

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Released January 01, 2006

Overview

Chronicles the strategic alliance between the Axis powers. Examines how Japan supplied Germany with much-needed raw materials for the war, while German engineers shared sophisticated rocket and jet-propulsion technology with their Japanese counterparts. Jointly, they supported anti-English uprisings in India, giving aid and military supplies to Bose Chandras, a dissident Indian general, and his guerilla army. They conspired to destroy the Panama Canal and cut off America's Pacific war from its crucial Atlantic supply operations. Uses computer animations to illustrate this plan.

Runtime

1h 32m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

Samurai and the Swastika


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    History

    United States

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