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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 firsthand accounts of the experiences.

Documentary · 2009 · 1 hr

Starring Justin Bartha , Rob Corddry , Tim DeKay

EPISODE 1

Darkness Falls

As Europe falls under Nazi control, America is unprepared for war and the attack on Pearl Harbor. The first bloody battles are fought on Guadalcanal and in North Africa.

49 min · Nov 15, 2009
EPISODE 2

Hard Way Back

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.

43 min · Nov 15, 2009
EPISODE 3

Bloody Resolve

The Marines assault Tarawa in one of the bloodiest battles yet waged. MacArthur island-hops and Italy's front lines claim a casualty.

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 attempt to clear the skies over Normandy, while the Pacific remains a quagmire. D-Day arrives.

43 min · Nov 16, 2009
EPISODE 5

Day of Days

The Allies are bogged down in Normandy's hedgerows in the aftermath of D-Day, while on Saipan, victory turns to horror.

41 min · Nov 17, 2009
EPISODE 6

Point of No Return

The Allies race toward Germany as American Marines battle for ground on Peleliu and across the bloody Pacific.

43 min · Nov 17, 2009