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Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War

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Most people think that World War II started on September 1st, 1939, when the Germans invaded Poland, and then spread to Asia on September 7th 1941, after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. However, World War II actually started ten years…

DirectorPaul Jenkins
WritersGuillaume Podrovnik·Stéphanie Volsy-Roussel

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Cast · Directed by Paul Jenkins

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Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Magellan TV and Xive TV Documentaries in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Magellan TV.

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Yes — Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

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Kanji Ishiwara: The Man Who Triggered the War is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.