Unsolved Mysteries of World War II (1992): S01E01 – The Eagle and the Swastika

Introduction A series which questions some of the strangest mysteries of World War II. Also stylised as Unsolved Mysteries of WWII. Outline Four days after the Japanese attack upon Pearl Harbour, Adolf Hitler declared war on America. This was the only declaration of war he ever issued and one which rescued an American President, privately…

Andrew Marshall

31/08/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War Two

Introduction

A series which questions some of the strangest mysteries of World War II.

Also stylised as Unsolved Mysteries of WWII.

Outline

Four days after the Japanese attack upon Pearl Harbour, Adolf Hitler declared war on America. This was the only declaration of war he ever issued and one which rescued an American President, privately intent on a war with Germany, but hamstrung by popular clamour for a war of retribution against Japan.

Unsolved Mysteries of World War II Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 1992 (UK) and 01 September 2004 (US).
Running Time: 13-28 minutes (per episode).
Rating: 13+.
Country: US.
Language: English.