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

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

2002 · 43m

EPISODE 1

Part 1 Pearl Harbor

Hitler and the Nazis storm across Europe; Japan attacks Pearl Harbor; includes stories from military members present.
EPISODE 2

Part 2 The Pacific

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

Invasion of Europe

The D-Day invasion of Normandy consists of more than 5,000 ships accompanied by air support.
EPISODE 4

Part 4 The Air War

Detailing the courage of American airmen who fought during World War II. Some heroes help from back home in the U.S. A look at the women who supported the war effort.