China Media Group (CMG) unveils a groundbreaking historical perspective this week with its 10-part documentary Victory, premiering August 26 on CCTV-1 and CCTV-10. The series chronicles China's pivotal 14-year struggle during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression – a conflict that predated and outlasted other WWII theaters.
Rare Footage Reveals Untold Stories
For the first time in Chinese documentary production, Victory showcases never-before-seen archival materials from international sources including Russia, the U.S., and Japan. Viewers will hear original narration by American journalist Edgar Snow and witness documentary clips from Soviet filmmaker Roman Karmen. Exclusive photos by renowned photographers Robert Capa and Harrison Forman add visual depth to this historical account.
Global Context of National Sacrifice
The documentary emphasizes China's crucial role in maintaining the Eastern Front, highlighting how sustained resistance efforts contributed to the World Anti-Fascist War's outcome. Through personal accounts and military analysis, Victory illustrates the human cost of conflict while contextualizing China's wartime experience within global 20th-century history.
Initial episodes air August 26 at 8:00 p.m. on CCTV-1, with subsequent showings on CCTV-10 at 9:20 p.m. starting August 27. Two episodes will screen nightly during the series run.
