Basic Info

First Air: January 10, 1989

Rating: ⭐ 6.0/10 (1 votes)

Status: Ended

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 5

Last Episode

Name: The Making of 'The Great Iron Wall'

Season: 1, Episode: 5

Air Date: 1989-10-29

Runtime: 45 min

Fifth episode of a five part television series in five parts examining China's People's Liberation Army.

The Great Wall of Iron

1989 1 seasons 5 episodes ⭐ 6.0/10 1 votes

Overview

Much of the world first became aware of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in the tragedy of Tiananmen Square in June 1989. However, only weeks before, filming had been completed on an extraordinary examination of China’s military machine. Boasting unprecedented access to all areas of the People’s Liberation Army, this five-hour documentary reveals with unerring insight and exceptional clarity the enigma which is the modern Chinese army.