On September 9, 1945, the deadliest war the world has ever known formally came to an end. Four months earlier, the Third Reich had suffered its final, crushing defeat. On the horizon stood a new type of conflict--the Cold War.

THE LAST DAYS OF WORLD WAR II presents three stellar documentaries from HISTORY that examine the heady period leading toward victory and the stunning revelations of its complex aftermath. From decisive ground battles and the last Allied ship sunk by the Nazis, to the drama of the Nuremberg trials and analysis of the unlikely alliance of the Axis powers, first-hand footage and expert commentary from scholars and eyewitnesses propel this sweeping overview of one of modern history s darkest, most pivotal chapters.

Included in this two-volume DVD set are:

THE LAST DAYS OF WORLD WAR II--Relive the unrelenting Allied advance through Europe that finally crushed the seemingly invincible Third Reich. Witness the final acts of the Nazis and the climax of the Pacific War and experience the unprecedented judgements of the Nuremberg trials.

USS EAGLE 56: ACCIDENT OR TARGET?--In April 1945, and American boat off the New England coast towing a target for torpedo bombers suddenly exploded, killing all but 13 of its 63 officers. Was it an accident or a final act of aggression?

LAST SECRETS OF THE AXIS--Examine the remarkable historical confluence that led to the German-Japanese alliance and discover how one German geography professor played a key role. Also, learn about Japan s intent to unleash biological warfare on the California coast!

DISC 1: The Last Days of World War II
DISC 2: U.S.S. Eagle 56: Accident Or Target? / Last Secrets Of The Axis