Brave New World: A War Story (July - September 1945)

As Europe grapples with the aftermath of a devastating and prolonged war, Japan, steadfast in its refusal to surrender, presents a formidable challenge. The potential cost of a prolonged land campaign, with countless American lives at risk, forces President Truman to make the decisive choice to end World War II swiftly, leading to the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Produced and narrated by Liam Dale.