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THE WAR, a seven-part series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four quintessentially American towns.
This exclusive, revelatory "first look" at THE WAR and its creation provides excerpts from the series, insights from the on-screen participants, behind-the-scenes looks at the production and thoughts from co-producers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on the critical importance of creating this series at this time.
During the preview, you'll see some of the work that went into making the seven-part documentary about World War II. Excerpts are introduced by interview footage of the filmmakers or participants in the film.
For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/thewar
Premieres Sunday, September 23rd at 8pm ET/PT


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Japan had invaded ... ( 6 months ago by kellymich)
Japan had invaded manchuria and china and was bent on the conquest of asia long before america placed an embargo on exports... I know the debate that you make as it is made by the chomskis, the vidals, and the like... But I have studied history, I know american history very well and I don't agree with that point of view.
The real issue was whether imperial japan nazi germany and facist italy would rule the entire world... and they came within a hairs breath of it.
my friend got the ... ( 6 months ago by Breakingben801)
my friend got the boxset and riped it and gave it to me, and wow just amazing.
yea im part german ... ( 6 months ago by ryoko79)
yea im part german and I just wanna say that not everyone that was german really for hitler. I wouldn't blame the german people because hitler only got german support since he promised the people food. People were too afraid and fearful of not getting the necessities.
yeah.The ... ( 6 months ago by ryoko79)
yeah.The sudetenland was the mountainous region in crep,it was rich in resources, which hitler wanted and for it's high position,good for war.Hitler wanted it badly and said if he doesn't get it he'll fight for it.Great Britain,France&germany ended up with the munich agreement-saying hitler can have it if that's it.of course he fake promises. He turns on russia when he promised w/ the ribbentrop-russia&germany won't fight each other&they'll split poland.G.B& France get pissedwhenpolandisinvolved
"A house divided ... ( 5 months ago by PapagenoJuan)
"A house divided cannot stand alone."
--Abraham Lincoln.
Array ( 5 months ago by MajNorberg)
kellymich :
And your "arguments" are made by the William F. Buckley, Jr.'s and the like.
Netflix - rent it. ... ( 5 months ago by sdcajun)
Netflix - rent it. Blockbuster has it, too
Hi I am British and ... ( 5 months ago by peoplecan1965)
Hi I am British and I agree with your comments, we needed the USA's industrial might, ours at the time was getting hell bombed out of it, I always say about WW2, it was won by America's industrial might and with British ingenuity, the tanks at D-DAY, Mulberry Harbour etc, and plus we had some fine fighting units as well.
True, what about ... ( 5 months ago by peoplecan1965)
True, what about the American Eagle Squadron, The Free French, and other nations that joined the RAF, They all deserve credit.
I tip my hat to all ... ( 5 months ago by grunt228)
I tip my hat to all the men that fought in that war. I only wish our generation could have half the bravery or honor as them. As an infantryman. I can understand how they feel to talk about events that changes live forever...
hey guys, i'm from ... ( 5 months ago by igonzalez0)
hey guys, i'm from Mexico city, also i wanted to add a little recognition to mexican descent soldiers who fought in World War II alongside other soldiers from different nationalities. Mexico had an air force squadron called ESCUADRON 201, who fought in the Phillipines mostly as a bombardier group, only a bunch of pilots returned alive. Let's not forget also that Brazilian Exped. Force formed of 25,300 man who fought in Italy.
does anybody know ... ( 5 months ago by 0147892536)
does anybody know of the song being played at 15:27 in this great video
i'm a Filipino and ... ( 4 months ago by jmdarcega)
i'm a Filipino and i admire the heroes of Bataan
Does anyone know ... ( 4 months ago by AJMcCool44)
Does anyone know what the song at 1:17 is. Its so pretty.
Ah, a war even a ... ( 3 months ago by RobGoth100)
Ah, a war even a latte lapping lib can love.
Too bad they cannot muster any resolve in the current conflict.
Thanks for makes ... ( 3 months ago by lordbf1)
Thanks for makes this film! They were truly was the best the generation that ever lived. God belss them all! Some gave all, but all gave some! Thank you to all WWII vets. From a counrty that should never forget, but I fear will! God bless the USA and help us right the ship before we sink.
There was a ... ( 3 months ago by CrtnFan21)
There was a division of Mexican-Americans in World War II, The 88 Division or the "Blue Devils". I think they won 27 Medals of Honor.
The real thing of ... ( 3 months ago by ww2luv)
The real thing of war ios getting yourself down there killing or being killed yourself. Without Barely escaping.
Thats a very powerful statement of war.
Well at least we ... ( 3 months ago by Suprkit)
Well at least we attacked the country that attacked us. Not the WRONG country.
The song is called ... ( 3 months ago by Suprkit)
The song is called "The death of Falstaff"
Its on he soundtrack to the documentry.
To me the best ... ( 3 months ago by Suprkit)
To me the best opening to this documentary is episode 2.When they read the editorial of the Septemper 23, 1943 issue of LIFE Magazine.I cry so much when I read it.I believe every American should read it because it makes you think how lucky we are today.
I am half russian ... ( 2 months ago by 20NPgirl12)
I am half russian and I deeply admire my Grandmother's bravery when she grew up in Kiev. This war changed everything, and it still affects us to this day.
this was just ... ( 1 month ago by Rautas78)
this was just broadcasted in finnish television during summer months. i watched every episode, and IMO this is the best series ever made. Finland was fighting on an opposing side of USA from 1941, although they didnt have any operations upon each other.
where can I watch ... ( 1 week ago by irkman123)
where can I watch this online?



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