WWII in HD

WWII in HD

TV-PG20097.4/10
DocumentaryWar & Politics

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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.

Production

Lou Reda Productions, History

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 15, 2009

Last Aired

November 19, 2009

Networks

History

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Darkness Falls
E1
Darkness Falls
Air date: 2009-11-15
Darkness 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 Back
E2
Hard Way Back
Air date: 2009-11-15
The 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 Resolve
E3
Bloody Resolve
Air date: 2009-11-16
The Marines assault Tarawa in one of the bloodiest battles yet waged. MacArthur island-hops and Italy's front lines claim a casualty.
Battle Stations
E4
Battle Stations
Air date: 2009-11-16
The 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 Days
E5
Day of Days
Air date: 2009-11-17
The Allies are bogged down in Normandy's hedgerows in the aftermath of D-Day, while on Saipan, victory turns to horror.
Point of No Return
E6
Point of No Return
Air date: 2009-11-17
The Allies race toward Germany as American Marines battle for ground on Peleliu and across the bloody Pacific.
Striking Distance
E7
Striking Distance
Air date: 2009-11-18
American forces storm the Philippines while Shelby Westbrook is shot down over Europe. Jack Yusen battles the dangers of the deep when his ship is sunk after a heroic duel.
Glory and Guts
E8
Glory and Guts
Air date: 2009-11-18
The Marine assault on Iwo Jima brings horror and glory. Pilot Bert Stiles engages a German fighter with disastrous consequences. Reinforcements arrive in Europe to push the Allies toward victory.
Edge of the Abyss
E9
Edge of the Abyss
Air date: 2009-11-19
The Battle of the Bulge pushes the Allies to the brink, and Rockie Blunt barely survives the fight. Okinawa erupts as the Japanese make their last stand. Hitler is handed a final ultimatum.
End Game
E10
End Game
Air date: 2009-11-19
With the end in sight, Okinawa is a bloody obstacle to victory. The third Reich ends with a single gunshot. America delivers the final blow to Japan and the world celebrates the fall of the Axis.

Cast

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

Narrator

LL Cool J

LL Cool J

Shelby Westbrook (voice)

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Nolen Marbrey (voice)

Justin Bartha

Justin Bartha

Jack Werner (voice)

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Bert Stiles (voice)

Tim DeKay

Tim DeKay

Richard Tregaskis (voice)

Amy Smart

Amy Smart

June Wandrey (voice)

Mark Hefti

Mark Hefti

Archie Sweeney (voice)

Ron Livingston

Ron Livingston

Charles Scheffel (voice)

James Kyson

James Kyson

Jimmie Kanaya (voice)

Rob Corddry

Rob Corddry

Rockie Blunt (voice)

Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter

Jack Yusen (voice)

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Robert Sherrod (voice)

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