A documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War II that was originally aired by NBC in the USA in 26 half-hour segments on Sunday afternoons, starting October 26, 1952 and ending May 3, 1953. The series, which won an Emmy in 1954 as best public affairs program, played a major role in establishing historic documentaries as a viable television genre. When it first aired, NBC thought it so important that it had no commercial breaks. The series was also aired on The History Channel in 1996.
Show Info
Schedule: Sundays at 17:30
(30 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
WarHistory
Episodes ordered: 26 episodes
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Previous Episode
Design for Peace: Surrender of Japan & Aftermath of War
Episode 1x26; May 3, 1953
Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their population experience the atomic bombs ever exploded. Emperor Hirohito tells his people that to prevent further loss of property and life, the war must end.
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x26: Design for Peace: Surrender of Japan & Aftermath of War | May 3, 1953 | |
| 1x25: Suicide for Glory: Okinawa | Apr 26, 1953 | |
| 1x24: The Road to Mandalay: China, Burma, India, and Indian Ocean | Apr 19, 1953 |