Heroes of World War II

Name: Heroes of World War II
Released: 2002-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Walter Cronkite

TV Show · Documentary · War & Military

Details the courage of the American armed forces during World War II with personal accounts from those who serve.

2002 · 52m

EPISODE 1

The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Hitler and the Nazis storm across Europe to start the greatest war the world has ever seen; Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.
EPISODE 2

The Battle for the Pacific

Veterans recall the conflict in World War II's Pacific theatre; the Battle of Guadalcanal; preparations for the invasion of Normandy in Europe.
EPISODE 3

The War in Europe

Recounts the D-Day invasion of Normandy consisting of more than 5,000 ships accompanied by air support.
EPISODE 4

The Air War

Details the courage of American airmen who fought during World War II; some heroes help from back home in America; a look at the women who support the war effort.