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Is Horror in the East coming back?

Horror in the East (2001–2001) — war on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded December 5, 2001.
Horror in the East poster
Genre
War
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
December 4, 2001
Ended
December 5, 2001
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
2episodes

About Horror in the East

Horror in the East ended on December 5, 2001, on BBC Two.

This documentary series explored the atrocities committed during World War II by Japanese soldiers, focusing on events such as the attack on Nanking and the high mortality rate among Allied POWs. It aimed to shed light on the political, economic, and psychological factors that contributed to the brutal acts, using meticulous research and interviews with those involved or affected. The series included rare archive footage and firsthand testimonies to provide a detailed account of these historical atrocities.

Horror in the East was a war documentary that first aired in 2001. It examined the complex circumstances and mindset behind some of the most notorious acts of cruelty during the war, offering viewers a comprehensive look at this dark chapter of history. The series consisted of two episodes, each lasting 60 minutes, and featured narration by Samuel West and Edward Herrmann.

Horror in the East episode schedule

2 aired

Aired · 2

DateEp.Title
December 5, 2001 S1·E2 Death Before Surrender
December 4, 2001 S1·E1 Turning Against the West

Horror in the East cast

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