World War II with Tom Hanks

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Over 20 episodes, World War II with Tom Hanks 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, the series offers a panoramic and emotionally resonant perspective on the war that reshaped the modern world.

Season 1

20 Episodes

Episode 20 1x20
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Episode 19 1x19
 TBA
Episode 18 1x18
 TBA
Episode 17 1x17
 Jul 13 2026
Episode 16 1x16
 Jul 13 2026
Episode 15 1x15
 Jul 06 2026
Episode 14 1x14
 Jul 06 2026
Episode 13 1x13
 Jun 29 2026
Battle for the Skies 1x12
 Jun 29 2026
Italy 1x11
 Jun 22 2026
Stalingrad 1x10
 Jun 22 2026
Secrets and Lies 1x09
 Jun 15 2026
Operation Torch 1x08
 Jun 15 2026
Darkness Falls 1x07
Hitler�s reach extends beyond Germany and darkness descends on Europe.
Jun 08 2026
Guadalcanal 1x06
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces sweep across Southeast Asia. On Guadalcanal, United States Marines are given the bloody task of stopping their relentless advance.
Jun 08 2026
The War at Sea 1x05
The story of how America�s battle to control the seas against the terrifying German U-boats in the Atlantic and Japan�s fearsome Navy in the Pacific ultimately turns the tide of the war.
Jun 01 2026
Pearl Harbor 1x04
Japan escalates their war in China, drawing increasing US sanctions and widespread outrage. Driven by resource shortages and military ideology, Japan attacks Pearl Harbor in a move that will reshape the course of World War II.
Jun 01 2026
Barbarossa 1x03
The story of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler�s massive surprise invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, the largest and costliest land offensive in human history.
May 25 2026
Blitz 1x02
After toppling the Netherlands and Belgium, Nazi Germany pushes further west. The Allies scramble to support France as Churchill is forced to defend Britain from the skies and FDR rushes to mobilize wartime production.
May 25 2026
The Beginning 1x01
In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history.
May 25 2026