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

Hosted by Walter Cronkite, The second World War changed the face of the globe for all time. The aftermath from that conflict is still being felt to this very day. On September 1, 1938 Germany invaded Poland starting the greatest was the world had ever known. Millions of servicemen from every nation fall in combat, but a huge number of civilians perished in death camp from starvation.

2002 · 43m

Starring Walter Cronkite

EPISODE 1

Preparing for War

Hear the stories from the brave men you fought valiantly to preserve freedom and democracy in our world. As Hitler and the Nazi's moved to conquer, the world was thrust into the second World War.
EPISODE 2

Part 2 The Pacific

The Pacific front moves forward, hear actual stories of those who served the fight against the Japanese and the brutal conflicts. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, moves into Guadalcanal. And the preparation for Normandy.
EPISODE 3

Invasion of Europe

June 5th 1944, the D-Day invasion is put into motion. The 101st Airborne lead the way, and the convoy of 5,000 plus ships head to the beaches of Normady, and the Allied Airplane provide needed air support.
EPISODE 4

Bravery & Courage

With Russian from the east and Allied forces from the west, the end of the Nazi regime was near. The stories of war from the airmen who served. And the heroes at home and the women behind the tools of war.