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World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)

S1E5 The War at Sea

Jun 09, 2026 Season 1 Episode 5 Documentary

World War II begins as Germany invades Poland, igniting a conflict that reshapes the globe. The narrative follows key turning points—from the fall of France to the storming of Normandy—while spotlighting wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt. Alongside epic battles, the story confronts the immense human toll of total war, culminating in the dawn of the atomic age and its haunting legacy.

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