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Banzai!

Episode 6 of 26

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed series telling the story of World War II. The Japanese launch the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor and sweep through Southeast Asia.

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed documentary series telling the story of World War II.

The Japanese, at war on the Chinese mainland since 1931, hope for quick victories over the British and the Dutch, but 7 December 1941 brings the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, and the start of an all-conquering sweep throughout Southeast Asia culminating in the taking of Singapore.

52 minutes

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Mon 23 Feb 201513:50
BBC Two

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Credits

PresenterLaurence Olivier
DirectorPeter Batty
ProducerPeter Batty
WriterPeter Batty

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  • Wed 11 Feb 200914:05
    BBC Two except Scotland & Yorkshire
  • Sat 21 Mar 200915:30
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Tue 13 Jul 201013:00
    BBC Two except Wales & Yorkshire
  • Wed 14 Jul 201014:00
    BBC Two Wales
  • Mon 23 Feb 201513:50
    BBC Two except Yorkshire