On September 3, 2025, Beijing came alive with a grand display of remembrance as China’s V-Day Parade marked the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Against a backdrop of precision drills, armored columns, and soaring flyovers, the parade offered both spectacle and solemn tribute to a conflict that shaped modern Asia.
In Episode 1 of the documentary series The Unsung Ally, Emmy Award winner Mike Walter embarks on a journey from Pearl Harbor to the key battlefields of China’s 14-year struggle. Along the way, Walter uncovers long-silenced personal narratives—from frontline letters hidden in village archives to oral histories recorded in mountain temples—that bring fresh perspective to a chapter often overshadowed in global memory.
Data-driven graphics in the series highlight how China’s resistance effort mobilized over 14 million soldiers and millions more civilians in support roles. Through engaging storytelling and archival footage, viewers see how interconnected strategies between Allies reshaped supply lines, intelligence sharing, and tactical coordination across continents.
By blending on-the-ground reporting with expert interviews, The Unsung Ally bridges past and present. From the thunder of marching battalions on Tiananmen Square to the serene memorial halls in Nanjing, this series invites young global citizens, tech enthusiasts, and digital nomads alike to explore history’s untold corridors and consider its impact on today’s geopolitical landscape.
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China's V-Day Parade Sheds Light on History|The Unsung Ally|Part One
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