Pearl Harbor Season 1, Episode 2: The Japanese Paradox

1

Prologue

A Brief overview of the attack on Pearl Harbor

5 min

2

The Japanese Paradox

Japan in the 1920's

6 min

3

The Great Depression

This episode documents the great depression and how it lead to the start of World War II.

10 min

4

The China Incident

Japan's invasion of China and the United States' response in aiding China.

10 min

5

The Drift of War

This episode discuss the expansion of Japan into China and the politics of America before Pearl Harbor.

12 min

6

The Choice of War

Continued expansion of Japan and increase involvement in the United States lead Japan to the decision to attack Pearl Harbor.

12 min

7

The Last Days of Peace

The Days leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

11 min

8

Eleven Minutes of Terror

This episode covers Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor (the first wave)

11 min

9

Battleship Row

This episode describes the attack and outcome of Battleship Row during Pearl Harbor.

10 min

10

Hell in the Harbor

Documentation from survivors of the scenes in the harbor during the attack.

10 min

11

The Second Wave

Documentary covering Japan's second wave of attacks on Pearl Harbor.

13 min

12

Rescue and Escape

Rescue efforts after the attack.

11 min

13

Aftermath

The episode documents that aftermath of the US Pacific Fleet after the attack.

10 min

14

Salvage Efforts

Documentation of the salvaging of the US Navy's fleet that had either sunk or were damaged during the attack.

9 min

15

What Went Wrong?

Looking back at the mistakes that were made or clues that were missed leading up to the attack of Pearl Harbor

12 min

16

Pearl Harbor in Retrospect

Looking back after 65 years on the Attack of Pearl Harbor and how its affects led to the outcome of the war and the futures for the United States, Japan and the World.

11 min