The War
A World Without War (March-September 1945) (Part 7 of 7) (#107)
By 1945, people understand all too well that there will be more bad news before the war can end. [134 minutes]
This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.
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Ken Burns | The War: Intro | PBS
Introduction to The War 05:35
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Ken Burns | The War: Short Intro | PBS
Short Introduction to 'The War' 02:55
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Ken Burns | The War: Why We Fight | PBS
Burnett Miller, Ray Leopold and Sam Hynes talk about why they fought. 04:39
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THE WAR | American Anthem by Norah Jones | PBS
"American Anthem" gives voice to the sacrifice, selflessness, and bravery of those we have tried to honor, the men and... 02:11
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The War - A Ken Burns Film (Preview Clip)
THE WAR, a new seven-part documentary series directed and produced by Ken Burns, explores the history and horror of... 01:30
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Series Description: This series, directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, explores the history and horror of World War II from an American perspective by following the fortunes of so-called ordinary men and women who become caught up in one of the greatest cataclysms in human history.
All Episodes
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A Necessary War (#101)
The impact of America's entrance into World War II on lives across the country is explored. [146 minutes]
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When Things Get Tough (January - December 1943) (Part 2 of 7) (#102)
A look at the impenetrable force of the German war machine as it occupied most of Western Europe. [118 minutes]
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A Deadly Calling (November 1943-June 1944) (Part 3 of 7) (#103)
Examines the reaction to the war as the public begins to see the toll it's taking on the troops. [116 minutes]
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Pride of Our Nation (#104)
The invasion of Europe is examined, as a million and a half Allied troops landed in France in 1944. [143 minutes]
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FUBAR (#105)
Examines the fight in Europe and Japan, as soldiers continued to die on both sides of the world. [137 minutes]
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The Ghost Front (December 1944-March 1945) (Part 6 of 7) (#106)
By December 1944, Americans are weary of the war they have been fighting for three long years. [120 minutes]
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A World Without War (March-September 1945) (Part 7 of 7) (#107)
By 1945, people understand all too well that there will be more bad news before the war can end. [134 minutes]