World War II with Tom Hanks, Season 1
Narrated and executive produced by Tom Hanks, this epic series presents a sweeping and definitive retelling of the Second World War, drawing on rarely seen archival material, powerful, evocative storytelling, and insights from leading historians. Spanning the origins of the conflict, its decisive turning points, and the human stories at its heart, this series offers a panoramic and emotionally resonant perspective on the war that reshaped the modern world.
Episodes
The Beginning
In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history
Blitz
After toppling the Netherlands and Belgium, Nazi Germany pushes further west. The Allies scramble to
Barbarossa
The story of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's massive surprise invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941,
Pearl Harbor
Japan escalates their war in China, drawing increasing US sanctions and widespread outrage. Driven
The War at Sea
The story of how America's battle to control the seas against the terrifying German U-boats in the
Guadalcanal
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces sweep across Southeast Asia. On Guadalcanal,
Darkness Falls
As Hitler's reach extends beyond Germany and darkness descends on Europe, his hateful rhetoric leads