Secrets of War (2001): S04E04 – Mao’s Secrets

Introduction Secrets of War is a documentary television series about military history and the secrets of war of the 20th century. Also known as Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War (US), History Exposed (alternative title, US), and Sworn to Secrecy. Outline The roots of China’s conflict with Taiwan go back to WWII. While the Allied…

Andrew Marshall

12/01/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War

Introduction

Secrets of War is a documentary television series about military history and the secrets of war of the 20th century.

Also known as Sworn to Secrecy: Secrets of War (US), History Exposed (alternative title, US), and Sworn to Secrecy.

Outline

The roots of China’s conflict with Taiwan go back to WWII. While the Allied and Axis powers battled for control of Europe, China’s Chiang Kai-Shek and his US-backed State Police fought a bloody secret war against Mao Tse-tung’s Soviet trained and financed army.

Secrets of War Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1998 to 2002.
Rating: TV-14.
Running Time: 50-53 minutes (per episode, with adverts) and 65 hours (total running time).
Country: US.
Language: English.