The Last Days of World War II (2005): S01E20 – July 01-07

Introduction The Last Days of World War II is a 26 part war documentary covering the final six months of combat in weekly segments, hosted by Greg Stebner, and published by History Channel in 2005. Outline 33,000 Australian troops land in the Great Sundra Islands and win control of Asia’s richest oil regions. In Manila,…

Andrew Marshall

23/03/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War Two

Introduction

The Last Days of World War II is a 26 part war documentary covering the final six months of combat in weekly segments, hosted by Greg Stebner, and published by History Channel in 2005.

Outline

33,000 Australian troops land in the Great Sundra Islands and win control of Asia’s richest oil regions. In Manila, General Douglas MacArthur declares the Philippines free from Japanese occupation. In Berlin, the first US occupation troops arrive as Allied forces hold a victory parade. But another hero of the war suffers a crushing defeat when Churchill loses the General Election. This episode also features a profile of “Old Leather Face” and the campaign against the Japanese in China.

The Last Days of World War II Series

You can find a full index and overview of The Last Days of World War II here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 01 July 2005.
Rating: Unknown.
Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
Country: UK.
Language: English.