When did NHK Documentary Season 19 Episode 31 air?
NHK Documentary Season 19 Episode 31 aired on October 29, 2017.
NHK Documentary
Hard-hitting documentary series that takes an in-depth look at some of the political, economic, and social challenges that Japan and our world is facing.
Season 19 · Episode 31
Unwitting Combatants: The Battle of Karafuto
Oct 29, 2017·49m
A radio address by Emperor Showa on August 15, 1945 was supposed to mark Japan's exit from World War Ⅱ. But for people in Karafuto, a Japanese territory on present-day Sakhalin, the war wasn't over. As Soviet troops advanced, local Japanese commanders got a puzzling order: "Defend Karafuto to the death". With military resources depleted, civilians were sent to confront heavily armed Soviet forces. Over 7 days, up to 6,000 people died. Through interviews with survivors, we explore this tragic chapter.
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How long is NHK Documentary Season 19 Episode 31?
This episode runs for approximately 49 minutes.
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