World War II with Tom Hanks
Overview
Spanning from Germany’s invasion of Poland to the dawn of the atomic age, this documentary delves into World War II’s defining battles and key figures like Churchill and Roosevelt, while never losing sight of the immense human toll exacted by total war.
Episodes
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1
The Beginning
Germany's invasion of Poland in September 1939 ignites the deadliest conflict the world has ever known, marking the explosive beginning of a war that ...
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2
Blitz
With the fall of the Netherlands and Belgium, Nazi Germany drives deeper into Western Europe. Allied forces race to reinforce France, while Churchill ...
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3
Barbarossa
In 1941, Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa, a massive surprise invasion of the Soviet Union. It became the largest and most costly land offensive i...
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4
Pearl Harbor
World War II unfolds from Germany's invasion of Poland to the dawn of the atomic age, tracing the conflict's course through decisive battles and the l...
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5
The War at Sea
World War II begins as Germany invades Poland, igniting a conflict that reshapes the globe. The narrative follows key turning points—from the fall o...
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6
Guadalcanal
U.S. Marines are handed the grim mission of halting an unstoppable enemy push. Outnumbered and facing constant fire, they dig in for a brutal stand. E...
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7
Darkness Falls
Hitler’s poisonous speeches fuel a growing wave of anti-Jewish hatred, escalating into systematic persecution. What begins as discrimination and vio...
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8
Operation Torch
Thousands of green American soldiers, fresh from training camps, brace for their first real test of combat against the battle-hardened German Afrika K...
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9
Secrets and Lies
Far from the thunder of tanks and artillery, a silent war unfolds in the quiet English countryside. Here, a team of sharp-minded scholars battles not ...
