The War
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The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.
The War is a documentary series that explores World War II through the personal stories of ordinary Americans from four different towns. Released in 2007, the series weaves together firsthand accounts to show how the global conflict transformed life on the home front and in combat zones across America.
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Keith DavidNarrator (voice)
Tom HanksNarrator / Al McIntosh (voice)
Josh LucasNarrator (voice)
Bobby CannavaleNarrator / Babe Ciarlo (voice)
Samuel L. JacksonNarrator (voice)
Eli WallachNarrator (voice)
Robert WahlbergNarrator / James A. Fahey (voice)
Adam ArkinReader (voice)
Carolyn McCormickReader (voice)- Paul FussellSelf
- Quentin AanensonSelf
- Sascha WeinzheimerSelf
- Katharine PhillipsSelf
- Olga CiarloSelf
- Robert KashiwagiSelf
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A Necessary War | 2007-09-23 | 142m | 8.2 |
| 02 | When Things Get Tough | 2007-09-24 | 115m | 7.8 |
| 03 | A Deadly Calling | 2007-09-25 | 110m | 7.5 |
| 04 | Pride of Our Nation / A Volunteer Basis | 2007-09-26 | 136m | 7.5 |
| 05 | FUBAR | 2007-09-30 | 124m | 7.5 |
| 06 | The Ghost Front | 2007-10-01 | 117m | 7.5 |
| 07 | A World Without War | 2007-10-02 | 125m | 8.2 |
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The War has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did The War air?
The War premiered on September 23, 2007.
How many seasons does The War have?
The series has 1 season and has ended.
What is The War about?
The documentary follows World War II through personal accounts of men and women from four American towns, showing how the war affected every aspect of civilian and military life during the conflict.
Where can I watch The War?
The War is available on PBS, which originally produced and broadcast the series.
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