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Status: Returning Series
First Aired: May 20, 2013
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 1
Networks: NHK BS Premium
Genres: Documentary

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Decisions of the Heroes(2013)

Choices shape the course of History

TMDB Rating: 7.0 (1 votes)

Overview

Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes faced and options they could have chosen.

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Season 1

1 episodes • 2013

#	Episode	Air Date	Rating
1	Episode 1	May 20, 2013	0.0

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