Previously unseen footage from World War II, culled from archives and private collections and converted to high-definition, offers insight on the lives of some of the soldiers, medics and journalists who lived through the war. Stars like LL Cool J, Justin Bartha and Rob Lowe give voice to the wartime diaries and journals of those people whose lives were turned upside-down by the chaos. The veterans, themselves, offer first-hand accounts of the experiences.

Documentary · 2009 · 50 min

Starring Justin Bartha , Rob Corddry , Tim DeKay

EPISODE 1

Darkness Falls

As Europe falls under the sway of Nazi Germany, America is unprepared for war and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

49 min · Nov 15, 2009
EPISODE 2

Hard Way Back

Charles Scheffel battles German forces in North Africa; Jack Werner faces bitter combat against the Japanese in the Pacific.

43 min · Nov 15, 2009
EPISODE 3

Bloody Resolve

U.S. Marines assault Japanese-held Tarawa in the Pacific; the fighting in Italy claims a casualty. Narrator: Gary Sinise.

42 min · Nov 16, 2009
EPISODE 4

Battle Stations

The Allies lay plans for the invasion of France; Bert Stiles and the 8th Air Force try to win air supremacy over Normandy as D-Day arrives.

43 min · Nov 16, 2009
EPISODE 5

Day of Days

The Allies get bogged down in Normandy's hedgerows after D-Day; victory turns to horror on Saipan in the Pacific.

41 min · Nov 17, 2009
EPISODE 6

Point of No Return

U.S. Marines battle for Peleliu in the Pacific; the Allies race toward Germany. Narrator: Gary Sinise.

43 min · Nov 17, 2009