Japan under American Occupation / A&E Television Networks, LLC.

Featuring previously classified footage shot immediately after World War II, this A and E Special illustrates the first steps in Japan's transformation from an implacable foe to one of America's most important allies. Harrowing images of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, devastated by atomic bombs, and of ove...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Films on Demand.
Corporate Authors: A&E Television Networks, LLC
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Infobase
Language:English
Language of the Original:
English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2012], ©2002.
Series:Films on Demand.
Subjects:
Military occupation.
World War, 1939-1945 > Occupied territories.
Japan.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Genre:
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Online Access:
Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users (Films On Demand @ Infobase)
Physical Description:1 online resource (45 min.) : sound, color
Format: Electronic Video
Description
Summary:
Featuring previously classified footage shot immediately after World War II, this A and E Special illustrates the first steps in Japan's transformation from an implacable foe to one of America's most important allies. Harrowing images of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, devastated by atomic bombs, and of overloaded hospitals trying to cope with post-blast injuries and radiation sickness are juxtaposed with scenes showing Japan's first free elections and the nation's efforts to rebuild.
Note:A&E Special
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Electronic resource.
Audience:
Viewer discretion is advised.
Interest Grade Level:
9 & up.
System Details:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Source of Description:
Title from distributor's description.