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This Is What We Do (Vietnamese Subtitles)
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Season 1 Episode 15
This Is What We Do (Vietnamese Subtitles)
President Johnson escalates the war while promising the public that victory is in sight.
The War Season 1
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2:07:27
Season 1 Episode 7
A World Without War
Germany and the Japanese surrender too and millions try to learn to live without war.
The Ghost Front
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1:59:26
Season 1 Episode 6
The Ghost Front
By mid March, 1945, they are across the Rhine, while Russians are 50 miles from Berlin.
FUBAR
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2:06:58
Season 1 Episode 5
FUBAR
Victory in Europe seems imminent.
Pride of our Nation
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2:19:15
Season 1 Episode 4
Pride of our Nation
On D-Day, 1.5 million Allied troops take part in the greatest invasion in history.
A Deadly Calling
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1:52:42
Season 1 Episode 3
A Deadly Calling
Americans are shocked by losses on the Pacific and Allied forces are stalled.
When Things Get Tough
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1:57:13
Season 1 Episode 2
When Things Get Tough
Americans mobilize for total war at home and overseas
A Necessary War
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Season 1 Episode 1
A Necessary War
The lives of Americans are changed forever on Dec. 7, 1941.
The War Season 1
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A World Without War | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode Seven: A World Without War, March 1945 - Dec. 1945.
A Necessary War | Preview
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A Necessary War | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode One: A Necessary War.
When Things Get Tough | Preview
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When Things Get Tough | Preview
Watch a preview of Episode Two: When Things Get Tough, Jan. 1943 - Dec. 1943.
Ken Burns Answers: What Was It Like?
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Making Of | 'What was it like?'
Ken Burns talks about what makes WWII so memorable.
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