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.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2009
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
44
Genre
Documentary, War & Politics
Status
Ended
Network
History
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
Darkness Falls
⭐ 8.0
Nov 15, 200950 min
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 wer…
S01E02
Hard Way Back
⭐ 8.0
Nov 15, 200947 min
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 no…
S01E03
Bloody Resolve
⭐ 8.0
Nov 16, 200944 min
The Marines assault Tarawa in one of the bloodiest battles yet waged. MacArthur island-hops and Italy's front lines claim a casualty.
S01E04
Battle Stations
⭐ 6.0
Nov 16, 200945 min
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.
S01E05
Day of Days
⭐ 6.0
Nov 17, 200944 min
The Allies are bogged down in Normandy's hedgerows in the aftermath of D-Day, while on Saipan, victory turns to horror.
S01E06
Point of No Return
⭐ 8.0
Nov 17, 200945 min
The Allies race toward Germany as American Marines battle for ground on Peleliu and across the bloody Pacific.
S01E07
Striking Distance
⭐ 8.0
Nov 18, 200944 min
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.
S01E08
Glory and Guts
⭐ 8.0
Nov 18, 200944 min
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 …
S01E09
Edge of the Abyss
⭐ 6.0
Nov 19, 200943 min
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 u…
S01E10
End Game
⭐ 6.0
Nov 19, 200944 min
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 fa…
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