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Tom Hanks Revisits WWII's Defining Moments
3 Mar
Summary
- Tom Hanks narrates a new 20-episode documentary series on WWII.
- The series premieres on Memorial Day, exploring global conflict and human cost.
- It covers everything from Poland's invasion to the atomic age and Cold War.

Tom Hanks narrates a significant new documentary series, "World War II with Tom Hanks," set to premiere on Memorial Day. This extensive 20-episode series promises a sweeping and definitive account of World War II, exploring the conflict across 200 territories and in 40 languages.
The documentary delves into the global conflict, from Germany's invasion of Poland to the rise and fall of Axis powers. It captures intense battles across land, sea, and air, covering significant locations like Stalingrad and Normandy.
Further episodes will investigate the profound human cost of the war, encompassing the Holocaust, civilian resistance, and life on the home fronts. The series also uncovers hidden aspects such as espionage and codebreaking that influenced the war's outcome.
"World War II with Tom Hanks" blends the actions of key leaders like Churchill and Hitler with the experiences of soldiers and civilians. It culminates with the atomic age's emergence and the subsequent shift from wartime allies to Cold War adversaries, offering a comprehensive human portrait of the conflict.
This series is part of the History Honors 250 campaign, which will conclude on the Fourth of July in 2026, marking the United States Semiquincentennial, America's 250th birthday.




