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Experience the dramatic unraveling of Japan’s military might in World War Two through five pivotal battles. This compilation traces the story from the first crushing naval losses at Coral Sea and Midway, to the brutal collapse on Guadalcanal, the desperate last stand at Leyte Gulf, and the mass surrender in the Philippines. Through firsthand accounts and rare footage, witness how Japan’s hopes of victory faded amid relentless Allied advances, devastating losses, and shattered morale. Discover the turning points that changed the course of the Pacific War, revealing the human cost and strategic missteps behind Japan’s defeats.

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