The War background

The War

Season 1 Episode 7: A World Without War

A few weeks after the death of President Roosevelt shocks the country, Germany surrenders. Meanwhile, American sailors, soldiers and Marines endure the worst battle of the Pacific--Okinawa. In August, American planes drop atomic bombs on...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 A Necessary War

1. A Necessary War

Aired: Mar 5, 2008

This series profiles World War II as seen primarily through the eyes of peopl...

Episode 2 When Things Get Tough

2. When Things Get Tough

Aired: Mar 5, 2008

Americans mobilize for total war at home and overseas. Factories hum around t...

Episode 3 A Deadly Calling

3. A Deadly Calling

Aired: Mar 12, 2008

Americans are shocked by terrible losses on the Pacific atoll of Tarawa, whil...

Episode 4 Pride of Our Nation

4. Pride of Our Nation

Aired: Mar 12, 2008

On June 6, 1944, D-Day, 1.5 million Allied troops take part in the greatest i...

Episode 5 Fubar

5. Fubar

Aired: Mar 19, 2008

Victory in Europe seems imminent, but in Holland, the Vosges Mountains, and t...

Episode 6 The Ghost Front

6. The Ghost Front

Aired: Mar 19, 2008

Americans are shocked by Hitler's massive counterattack in the Ardennes Fores...

Episode 7 A World Without War

7. A World Without War

Aired: Mar 26, 2008

A few weeks after the death of President Roosevelt shocks the country, German...

Watch Now

Streaming in:

United States flag

  • Australia flagAustralia
  • Canada flagCanada
  • United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
  • United States flagUnited States

Info about The War

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:War, Documentary, History

The War: Where to Watch Online?

Currently you are able to watch "The War" streaming on Hoopla or for free with ads on PBS. It is also possible to rent or buy on AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube online.