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The War

The seven-part series explores the profound effects of World War II on American families.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 A Necessary War

1. A Necessary War

Aired: Mar 5, 2008

The tranquil lives of the citizens of Mobile, AL; Sacramento, CA; Waterbury,C...

Episode 2 When Things Get Tough

2. When Things Get Tough

Aired: Mar 5, 2008

On daylight bombing missions American airmen gamble their lives against prepo...

Episode 3 A Deadly Calling

3. A Deadly Calling

Aired: Mar 12, 2008

In fall 1943, after almost two years of war, the American public is able to s...

Episode 4 Pride of Our Nation

4. Pride of Our Nation

Aired: Mar 12, 2008

On June 6, 1944, D-Day, 1.5 million Allied troops take part in the greatest i...

Episode 5 Fubar

Aired: Mar 19, 2008

Victory in Europe seems imminent, but in Holland, the Vosges Mountains, and t...

Episode 6 The Ghost Front

6. The Ghost Front

Aired: Mar 19, 2008

After three years of fighting, bad news from the War Department seems endless...

Episode 7 A World Without War

7. A World Without War

Aired: Mar 26, 2008

Although the Nazis are on the verge of collapse, President Franklin D. Roosev...

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THE WAR | A film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick | PBS America

THE WAR | A film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick | PBS America

Info about The War

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History

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