Japan in the Second World War in Color (Y)

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender to the Allied powers, this unique volume explores World War II from an often-overlooked perspective: that of the Japanese home and military fronts. Extraordinary color photographs, film stills, and prints capture a nation eager to expand, and provide a glimpse of Kamikaze pilots, the young Emperor Hirohito on a state visit to England, the attack on Pearl Harbor, propaganda posters from the occupation of China, troops praying for victory, and allied prisoners of war at work.

David Batty was the producer of the Japan at War in Color television series. He is also a director who has worked on many of Channel 4's (UK) highly acclaimed Cutting Edge programs and other high-profile Channel 4 documentary series, including a series about the Royal Family: The Real Queen, The Real Prince Charles, The Real Queen Mother, and The Real Prince Philip.