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The War

Season 1 Episode 3: A Deadly Calling

A heart-wrenching photograph in Life magazine stuns the American public, revealing the devastating consequences of war in the fall of 1943, with the image of three fallen American soldiers at Buna.

Season 1 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

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

The War: Where to Watch Online?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "The War" by streaming it on the following platforms: Hoopla or alternatively, you can enjoy it completely free of charge with advertisements on the following platforms: PBS. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "The War" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, Fandango at Home.