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THE WAR, a seven-part series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four quintessentially American towns.

This exclusive, revelatory "first look" at THE WAR and its creation provides excerpts from the series, insights from the on-screen participants, behind-the-scenes looks at the production and thoughts from co-producers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on the critical importance of creating this series at this time.

During the preview, you'll see some of the work that went into making the seven-part documentary about World War II. Excerpts are introduced by interview footage of the filmmakers or participants in the film.

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Premieres Sunday, September 23rd at 8pm ET/PT

Channel: Film & Animation
Uploaded: August 30, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Author: PBS

Length: 00:26:49
Rating: 4.77
Views: 94020

Tags: War WWII Ken Burns Lynn Novick Battles Battle Documentary PBS

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Video Comments:
michiganlover86 (December 2, 2008 at 8:46 pm)
Why fav. WWII documentary
stopmotions001 (November 30, 2008 at 7:10 am)
guy at 18:31 has a cool trumpet.
leojdroffaws3 (November 18, 2008 at 12:15 pm)
germany bombed peal harbor ? what r u talking about suprkit ?
Slovensko1 (November 20, 2008 at 7:42 am)
Germany and Japan were linked by treaty, so to take on Japan meant that Germany would in turn take on America. Therefore, when the USA declared war on Japan for the bombing, Germany fulfilled its obligation and declared war on the United States. So, Suprkit's remark, though loaded, is correct. America's involvement in Europe was preceded by the Axis powers declaring war on her first.
naxty101 (October 29, 2008 at 10:26 pm)
why limit the parts and why not get into more detail with personal sides...think about how
many people want to see more than a large gun firing or a boat sinking and getdown to who is who and what they love to do...basketball in high school or band....why limit this great generation to parts...keep making parts and tell the in depth story of each and every soldier or sweetheartthat help us win the war.

respectfully,
r0n
irkman123 (September 26, 2008 at 10:40 pm)
where can I watch this online?
beerman043 (September 24, 2008 at 6:16 am)
Ken Burns is an incredible filmmaker!
Rautas78 (August 16, 2008 at 4:23 pm)
this was just broadcasted in finnish television during summer months. i watched every episode, and IMO this is the best series ever made. Finland was fighting on an opposing side of USA from 1941, although they didnt have any operations upon each other.
20NPgirl12 (July 29, 2008 at 10:06 am)
I am half russian and I deeply admire my Grandmother's bravery when she grew up in Kiev. This war changed everything, and it still affects us to this day.
ThatUJohnWayne (October 30, 2008 at 10:47 pm)
Hey whats up, Curious what did you Grandmother do during the war? Interested of what the POV of the Russian Civilians was in WW2.