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The War

The War

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2007, Show
The story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The war touched the lives of every family on every street in every town in America and demonstrated that in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives.
Country: United States
Cast:
Keith David,
Samuel L. Jackson,
Tom Hanks,
Eli Wallach
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Ken Burns
Director
Lynn Novick
Director
Keith David
As Narrator (voice)
Samuel L. Jackson
As Narrator (voice)
Tom Hanks
As Narrator / Al McIntosh (voice)
Eli Wallach
As Narrator (voice)
Bobby Cannavale
As Narrator / Babe Ciarlo (voice)
Josh Lucas
As Narrator (voice)

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The War takes you on a journey through time, revealing personal stories of everyday Americans during World War II. From the attack on Pearl Harbor to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, this 7-part series shares the unforgettable experiences of soldiers and civilians alike, demonstrating that in times of war, there are no ordinary lives. Witness the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of a nation tested like never before.

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