8.2
The War
2007
WWII in HD is a 10-part American documentary television miniseries that originally aired from November 15 to November 19, 2009 on the History Channel. The program focuses on the firsthand experiences of twelve American service members during World War II, including an Army nurse, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, a second generation Japanese American and prisoner of war, and an Austrian Jewish immigrant. The twelve members recorded their time in both theaters and some had later interviews; found footage from the battlefield was paired with the stories of the twelve service members. The episodes premiered on five consecutive days, with two episodes per day. The series is narrated by Gary Sinise and was produced by Lou Reda Productions in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States.
Darkness FallsNov 15, 2009 · 50m · ★ 8.0Darkness falls... and Europe falls under Nazi control. America was unprepared for joining the war and got hit hard with the attack on Pearl Harbor. North Africa and Guadalcanal were the first bloody battlegrounds.
Hard Way BackNov 15, 2009 · 47m · ★ 8.0The Allies take on the daunting forces of the Axis, with victory far from certain. Charles Scheffel battles Rommel's forces in Tunisia and Jack Werner faces bitter combat in the northern Pacific.
Bloody ResolveNov 16, 2009 · 44m · ★ 8.0The Marines assault Tarawa in one of the bloodiest battles yet waged. MacArthur island-hops and Italy's front lines claim a casualty.
Battle StationsNov 16, 2009 · 45m · ★ 6.0The Allies lay plans for the invasion of France; Bert Stiles and the 8th Air Force attempt to clear the skies over Normandy, while the Pacific remains a quagmire. D-Day arrives.
Day of DaysNov 17, 2009 · 44m · ★ 6.0The Allies are bogged down in Normandy's hedgerows in the aftermath of D-Day, while on Saipan, victory turns to horror.
Point of No ReturnNov 17, 2009 · 45m · ★ 8.0The Allies race toward Germany as American Marines battle for ground on Peleliu and across the bloody Pacific.
WWII in HD is a 10-part American documentary television miniseries that originally aired from November 15 to November 19, 2009 on the History Channel. The program focuses on the firsthand experiences of twelve American service members during World War II, including an Army nurse, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, a second generation Japanese American and prisoner of war, and an Austrian Jewish immigrant. The twelve members recorded their time in both theaters and some had later interviews; found footage from the battlefield was paired with the stories of the twelve service members. The episodes premiered on five consecutive days, with two episodes per day. The series is narrated by Gary Sinise and was produced by Lou Reda Productions in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States.
Gary SiniseNarrator
LL Cool JShelby Westbrook (voice)
Steve ZahnNolen Marbrey (voice)
Josh LucasBert Stiles (voice)
Tim DeKayRichard Tregaskis (voice)
Amy SmartJune Wandrey (voice)
Mark HeftiArchie Sweeney (voice)
Ron LivingstonCharles Scheffel (voice)
James KysonJimmie Kanaya (voice)
Rob CorddryRockie Blunt (voice)
Jason RitterJack Yusen (voice)
Rob LoweRobert Sherrod (voice)
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