Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War
Most people think that World War II started on September 1st, 1939, when the Germans invaded Poland, and then spread to Asia on September 7th 1941, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. However, World War II actually started ten years earlier, when Manchuria was invaded by a now-forgotten Japanese general: Kanji Ishiwara. This is the little known truth about the most famous war in history.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 20, 2012
Runtime
0h 51m
Genres
Documentary, History, War
User Score
50%
Original Title
Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War
Production Companies
Arturo Mio, ARTE, Subreal Productions
Director
Paul Jenkins
Description
Most people think that World War II started on September 1st, 1939, when the Germans invaded Poland, and then spread to Asia on September 7th 1941, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. However, World War II actually started ten years earlier, when Manchuria was invaded by a now-forgotten Japanese general: Kanji Ishiwara. This is the little known truth about the most famous war in history.