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...
