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- 1. A Necessary War Sep 23, 2007
- The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor thrusts the U.S. into World War II.
- 2. When Things Get Tough Sep 24, 2007
- In January 1943, the Germans continue to occupy most of Western Europe.
- 3. A Deadly Calling Sep 25, 2007
- The American public sees pictures and newsreel footage of troops killed in action.
Watch the full documentary series about the Second World War, told through the stories of four American towns. Explore the personal accounts, the historical events, and the impact of the war on the nation and the world.
The War is a 1994 American drama film directed by Jon Avnet and starring Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, and Mare Winningham. It is a coming of age tale set in Mississippi in the 1970s. Despite a weak box-office opening and negative reviews, the film gained praise from critics for Wood’s performance.
Nov 4, 1994 · A movie starring Kevin Costner as a Vietnam veteran who struggles with PTSD and his children's conflicts. The War explores themes of war, trauma, and family in a small town in South Carolina.
- (14K)
- Drama, History, War
- Jon Avnet
- 1994-11-04
The War is a 2007 American documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that explores the impact of World War II on four towns and their citizens. The article summarizes the episodes, themes, and sources of the miniseries, which covers the war in the Pacific, European and African theaters.
Sep 23, 2007 · This film series masterfully tells the stories of World War 2 from the voices of those who were there. It ingeniously weaves the stories of the armed forces with those back on the home front in thoughtful detail.
- 145 min
- 44.4K
- Customvan
Nov 6, 2017 · Watch how the Second World War affected the lives of ordinary people from Mobile, Alabama; Sacramento, California; Waterbury, Connecticut; and Luverne, Minnesota. This 14-part series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick reveals the human dimensions of the global catastrophe that killed 50 to 60 million people.
- 1 min
- 25.2K
- PBS America
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Watch the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. Learn about the battles, diplomacy, and homefront events from 1939 to 1945 with Ken Burns and Wynton Marsalis.