America in the 20th century. World War II : the world at war

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“The World at War” begins with the Japanese attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. From there, viewers follow the United States through its mobilization for wa...

“The World at War” begins with the Japanese attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. From there, viewers follow the United States through its mobilization for war and into the battles of Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. The voices and images of the major players of World War II are brought to life through powerful primary source material. This program endeavors to be evenhanded and comprehensive without becoming mired in the chronology of battle and casualty statistics. In the tradition of America in the 20th Century, what is conveyed is a remarkable time in the history of our nation, and indeed, the world.

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