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WWII: On the Edge of the AbyssWith the fall of Nazi Germany, the focus shifts to the Pacific, where Japan continues to resist; covering the island campaigns, kamikaze attacks, and the increasingly destructive U.S. bombing campaigns.

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WWII: On the Edge of the AbyssWith the fall of Nazi Germany, the focus shifts to the Pacific, where Japan continues to resist; covering the island campaigns, kamikaze attacks, and the increasingly destructive U.S. bombing campaigns.Restart available0WWII: On the Edge of the AbyssThe complex web of alliances and partnerships forms as the conflict expands; the entry of the Soviet Union and the United States into the war shifts the balance of power; exploring the significance of Japan's imperial ambitions.

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