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World War II
Japan
United States
Holocaust
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Joseph Stalin
Guadalcanal Campaign
Pacific Theater
Enigma Machine
Stalingrad
Italy
Operation Overlord
Adolf Hitler
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B-29 Superfortress
Operation Barbarossa
Pearl Harbor
Nazi Germany
Operation Torch
North Africa Campaign

For eighty years, the Second World War has remained the most devastating and defining conflict in human history. World War II with Tom Hanks reexamines the war through the lens of a new century. Told over twenty hours and guided by Tom Hanks, whose lifelong passion for this history has shaped some of the most profound screen portrayals of the era, the series captures the full arc of the war — from... more

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The war is over, and the Allies are triumphant. The United States and the Soviet Union initially work together to establish a new world order, but over the course of the next four years these two nations will go from Allies of convenience to ideologi... more

The U.S. determines by early 1945 that Japan will never surrender and will need to be subdued by force. Newly sworn-in President Truman must authorize an invasion of the Japanese home islands at a terrible cost to American lives. Emperor Hirohito hop... more

In the winter of 1944, as American and British armies are advancing across western Europe, Hitler plans one last major offensive attempt through the Ardennes forest - the Battle of the Bulge - to swing the tide of the war back in Germany’s favor. Mea... more

In 1944-45, as Allied victory in Europe seems all but assured, the fighting in the Pacific intensifies. The U.S. and Japan suffer terrible losses in the Philippines and on Iwo Jima. Roosevelt understands what ordinary Americans are only beginning to ... more

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • This could have been so good.

    This program should be called “How the Americans Won World War II All By Themselves”. Ridiculous. I’m so disappointed in Tom Hanks.

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    KellifromCanada
    Canada6 days ago
  • Congrats

    Fab

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    Magic of the familiar
    Canada6 days ago
  • Its basically perfect

    so good

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    fortnite man rp50000000
    Canada9 days ago
  • Engaging but too US-centric

    I’ve been enjoying this, but at the same time I’m a little annoyed at the fundamentally America-centric narrative that often omits the broader global coalition. Canada made monumental contributions—such as providing vast amounts of aluminum for the Royal Air Force, supplying the crucial British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, and fielding the world's fourth-largest air force. However, these are largely sidelined in favor of focusing on American resources and combat operations.

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    chcn
    Canada16 days ago
  • All about the USA

    After just 3 episodes you're already at Pearl Harbor??

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    ma317
    Canada16 days ago

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What is World War II about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sweeping, narrative-driven history series reexamines the Second World War through a human-centric lens, guided by a well-known narrator. Episodes center on strategic decisions, battlefield turning points, and the interplay between political leadership, intelligence, and civilian sacrifice. Across installments, listeners are led through pivotal events—from naval adversaries in the Atlantic to decisive battles in the Pacific—while exploring the broader consequences that forged the modern world. A key draw is the authoritative yet accessible storytelling voice that ties together archival details, expert perspectives, and personal stakes to illuminate how decisions and logistics shaped history. The presentation tends to blend immersive narrat... more

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