The War
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Making Of | Why WWII Will Be Remembered
The filmmakers talk about WWII and why it will be remembered.
The filmmakers talk about WWII and why it will be remembered.
Made into an enemy
In Sacramento, soon after Order 9066 was issued, signs went up saying "Japs must go."
In Sacramento, soon after Order 9066 was issued, signs went up saying "Japs must go."
Growing Up
Sam Hines talks about growing up in Minneapolis in 1941and the excitement of the service.
Sam Hines talks about growing up in Minneapolis in 1941and the excitement of the service.
Why We Fight
Burnett Miller, Ray Leopold and Sam Hynes talk about why they fought.
Burnett Miller, Ray Leopold and Sam Hynes talk about why they fought.
Chocolate Roast Beef
Ray Leopold discusses the mixture of food available at meal times.
Ray Leopold discusses the mixture of food available at meal times.
Joseph Medicine Crow
Joe Medicine Crow, the last war chief of the Crow Tribe of Montana is profiled in The War.
Joe Medicine Crow, the last war chief of the Crow Tribe of Montana is profiled in The War.
Making Of | Ken Burns' Decision
Ken Burns talks about his decision to make “The War.”
Ken Burns talks about his decision to make “The War.”
Making Of | Wynton Marsalis On Music
Wynton Marsalis talks about making the music for “The War.”
Wynton Marsalis talks about making the music for “The War.”
Making Of | An Intimidating Project
Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick talk about why “The War” was an intimidating project.
Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick talk about why “The War” was an intimidating project.
Making Of | 'What was it like?'
Ken Burns talks about what makes WWII so memorable.
Ken Burns talks about what makes WWII so memorable.
The War Comes Home to Luverne
Al McIntosh writes of personal losses the war brought to those in Luverne.
Al McIntosh writes of personal losses the war brought to those in Luverne.
Making Of | Adding Sound
The filmmakers talk about adding sound to the amazing archived video.
The filmmakers talk about adding sound to the amazing archived video.
A Necessary War | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode One: A Necessary War.
Watch a preview of Episode One: A Necessary War.
A World Without War | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode Seven: A World Without War, March 1945 - Dec. 1945.
Watch a preview of Episode Seven: A World Without War, March 1945 - Dec. 1945.
A Deadly Calling | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode Three: A Deadly Calling, Nov. 1943 - June 1944
Watch a preview of Episode Three: A Deadly Calling, Nov. 1943 - June 1944
Pride of Our Nation | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode Four: Pride of Our Nation, June 1944 - Aug. 1944.
Watch a preview of Episode Four: Pride of Our Nation, June 1944 - Aug. 1944.
FUBAR | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode Five: FUBAR, Sept. 1944 - Dec. 1944.
Watch a preview of Episode Five: FUBAR, Sept. 1944 - Dec. 1944.
The Ghost Front | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode Six: The Ghost Front, Dec. 1944 - March 1945.
Watch a preview of Episode Six: The Ghost Front, Dec. 1944 - March 1945.
When Things Get Tough | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode Two: When Things Get Tough, Jan. 1943 - Dec. 1943.
Watch a preview of Episode Two: When Things Get Tough, Jan. 1943 - Dec. 1943.
American Anthem
Norah Jones sings 'American Anthem.'
Norah Jones sings 'American Anthem.'
African-Americans Troops Training
The armed forces of the United States remained strictly segregated.
The armed forces of the United States remained strictly segregated.
The Four Towns
The four towns featured in THE WAR; Mobile, Sacramento, Waterbury and Luverne.
The four towns featured in THE WAR; Mobile, Sacramento, Waterbury and Luverne.
Battle of the Bulge
Tom Galloway finds himself on the front lines in the Battle of the Bulge.
Tom Galloway finds himself on the front lines in the Battle of the Bulge.
Pearl Harbor: The Attack
Daniel Inouye was preparing to go to church when the attack on Pearl Harbor began.
Daniel Inouye was preparing to go to church when the attack on Pearl Harbor began.
'Knew I'd Killed Men'
Fighter pilot Quentin Aanenson recalls the first time he knew he'd "killed men."
Fighter pilot Quentin Aanenson recalls the first time he knew he'd "killed men."
Here Lie Three Americans
LIFE magazine published the first image of dead American servicemen in the 9/20/43 issue.
LIFE magazine published the first image of dead American servicemen in the 9/20/43 issue.
D-Day Invasion
On June 6, 1944 a million and a half Allied troops embark on the invasion of France.
On June 6, 1944 a million and a half Allied troops embark on the invasion of France.
D-Day in Luverne
Al McIntosh writes about D-Day in the Rock County Star Herald.
Al McIntosh writes about D-Day in the Rock County Star Herald.
Iwo Jima
America needed to take Iwo Jima to secure a base for US Bombers.
America needed to take Iwo Jima to secure a base for US Bombers.
Babe Ciarlo in Anzio
Babe Ciarlo never revealed his experiences in his letters home.
Babe Ciarlo never revealed his experiences in his letters home.
The Holocaust
Ray Leopold, Burnett Miller, Dwain Luce and others discuss the horror of the Holocaust.
Ray Leopold, Burnett Miller, Dwain Luce and others discuss the horror of the Holocaust.
Kinship
Marines Pete Arias and Bill Lansford land on Iwo Jima.
Marines Pete Arias and Bill Lansford land on Iwo Jima.
Intro
Watch the first few minutes of The War.
Watch the first few minutes of The War.
FDR: Day of Infamy
FDR speaks to the country following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
FDR speaks to the country following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
That's War
Young soldier Daniel Inouye comes face-to-face with the enemy.
Young soldier Daniel Inouye comes face-to-face with the enemy.
Joining Up
Burnett Miller, Ray Leopold and Sam Hynes talk about joining up during the war.
Burnett Miller, Ray Leopold and Sam Hynes talk about joining up during the war.
Mobile Shipyards
On Tuesday morning, May 25, 1943, tensions explode at the Alabama Dry Dock shipyard.
On Tuesday morning, May 25, 1943, tensions explode at the Alabama Dry Dock shipyard.
Wartown
WWII brought an end to the chronic unemployment of Mobile, AL.
WWII brought an end to the chronic unemployment of Mobile, AL.
Rationing and Recycling
During the war everything seemed to be rationed or in short supply:
During the war everything seemed to be rationed or in short supply: