How to Lose a War

Strategic catastrophes and doomed military decisions, beginning by looking at those in charge whose rampant egos and misguided belief in their own abilities led to their country making fatal mistakes in the war.

How the seeds of Japan's Second World War defeat in 1945 were sown a decade earlier with the occupation of Manchuria in China.

How Germany, Italy and Japan's ruthless, brutal occupation and exploitation of other countries contributed to the demise of the so-called Axis Powers.

Victory in war doesn't just require sound military strategy, vital resources and equipment are also critical. Discover how the Axis powers failed in this regard.

Examining how each Axis Power had troubles on their own home front, leading to disaster in the final days of the war.