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The War

The show explores the far-reaching consequences of World War II on the lives of ordinary American families.

Episodes:

Episode 1 A Necessary War

1. A Necessary War

Aired: Sep 23, 2007

The fateful day of December 7, 1941, marks a turning point in American histor...

Episode 2 When Things Get Tough

2. When Things Get Tough

Aired: Sep 24, 2007

American airmen launch daylight bombing missions, bringing the war to the doo...

Episode 3 A Deadly Calling

3. A Deadly Calling

Aired: Sep 25, 2007

A heart-wrenching photograph in Life magazine stuns the American public, reve...

Episode 5 FUBAR

5. FUBAR

Aired: Sep 30, 2007

As Allied forces push forward in Holland, the Vosges Mountains, and the Hurtg...

Episode 6 The Ghost Front

6. The Ghost Front

Aired: Oct 1, 2007

The Allies face a devastating setback as Hitler's surprise counterattack in t...

Episode 7 A World Without War

7. A World Without War

Aired: Oct 2, 2007

The next episode explores the crumbling Nazi empire alongside President Frank...

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Info about The War

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History

Main Cast

Keith DavidKeith DavidNarrator (voice)
Tom HanksTom HanksNarrator / Al McIntosh (voice)
Josh LucasJosh LucasNarrator (voice)
Bobby CannavaleBobby CannavaleNarrator / Babe Ciarlo (voice)
Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. JacksonNarrator (voice)
Eli WallachEli WallachNarrator (voice)
Robert WahlbergRobert WahlbergNarrator / James A. Fahey (voice)
Adam ArkinAdam ArkinReader (voice)
Carolyn McCormickCarolyn McCormickReader (voice)

Appearances

Paul FussellPaul Fussell
Quentin AanensonQuentin Aanenson
Sascha WeinzheimerSascha Weinzheimer
Katharine PhillipsKatharine Phillips
Olga CiarloOlga Ciarlo
Robert KashiwagiRobert Kashiwagi
Anne DeVicoAnne DeVico
Joe Medicine CrowJoe Medicine Crow
Sam HynesSam Hynes
Daniel InouyeDaniel Inouye

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