The War
The War
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.
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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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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. [146 minutes]
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The Ghost Front (#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]