WWII in HD

WWII in HD

ENDED1 Seasons10 Episodes7.4
NetworkHistory
First AiredNov 15, 2009
Last AiredNov 19, 2009

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.

Cast

Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise
Narrator
LL Cool J
LL Cool J
Shelby Westbrook (voice)
Steve Zahn
Steve Zahn
Nolen Marbrey (voice)
Justin Bartha
Justin Bartha
Jack Werner (voice)
Josh Lucas
Josh Lucas
Bert Stiles (voice)
Tim DeKay
Tim DeKay
Richard Tregaskis (voice)
Amy Smart
Amy Smart
June Wandrey (voice)
Mark Hefti
Mark Hefti
Archie Sweeney (voice)
Ron Livingston
Ron Livingston
Charles Scheffel (voice)
James Kyson
James Kyson
Jimmie Kanaya (voice)
Rob Corddry
Rob Corddry
Rockie Blunt (voice)
Jason Ritter
Jason Ritter
Jack Yusen (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 10 episodes

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Seventy years in the making. Three thousand hours of colour footage no one knew existed. The first documentary to show World War II from the perspective of both sides in full immersive HD colour. The WWII in HD series uses the diaries of soldiers who fought in the war’s biggest battles to create a personal, introspective and detailed look at life on and off the front lines. Though it was illegal for U.S. soldiers to carry diaries, many hid them away in their packs and recorded their experiences in detail. Now, through the use of these diaries and other source documents, as well as HD colour and on-location shooting around the world, WWII in HD transforms their journey into a tangible piece of history. Culled from rare colour archival footage from an exhaustive worldwide search and converted to HD with meticulous technique, WWII in HD provides a picture of World War II as it has never been seen before.
Darkness Falls
E1Darkness Falls
Nov 15, 200950m
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 were the first bloody battlegrounds.
Hard Way Back
E2Hard Way Back
Nov 15, 200947m
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.
Bloody Resolve
E3Bloody Resolve
Nov 16, 200944m
The Marines assault Tarawa in one of the bloodiest battles yet waged. MacArthur island-hops and Italy's front lines claim a casualty.
Battle Stations
E4Battle Stations
Nov 16, 200945m
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.
Day of Days
E5Day of Days
Nov 17, 200944m
The Allies are bogged down in Normandy's hedgerows in the aftermath of D-Day, while on Saipan, victory turns to horror.
Point of No Return
E6Point of No Return
Nov 17, 200945m
The Allies race toward Germany as American Marines battle for ground on Peleliu and across the bloody Pacific.
Striking Distance
E7Striking Distance
Nov 18, 200944m
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.
Glory and Guts
E8Glory and Guts
Nov 18, 200944m
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 toward victory.
Edge of the Abyss
E9Edge of the Abyss
Nov 19, 200943m
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 ultimatum.
End Game
E10End Game
Nov 19, 200944m
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 fall of the Axis.

About WWII in HD

WWII in HD is a documentary, war & politics series on History. The show first aired on Nov 15, 2009 and currently has 1 season and 10 episodes. WWII in HD has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.4/10 based on 41 votes. The cast includes Gary Sinise, LL Cool J, Steve Zahn, Justin Bartha, Josh Lucas.

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