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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: Mar 5, 2008

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: Mar 5, 2008

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

Episode 3 A Deadly Calling

3. A Deadly Calling

Aired: Mar 12, 2008

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

Episode 4 Pride of Our Nation

4. Pride of Our Nation

Aired: Mar 12, 2008

The Allies undertake the largest invasion in history on June 6, 1944, with 1....

Episode 5 Fubar

Aired: Mar 19, 2008

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

Episode 6 The Ghost Front

6. The Ghost Front

Aired: Mar 19, 2008

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: Mar 26, 2008

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

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Info about The War

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History