Is The Great War coming back?

The Great War ended on May 28, 2024, on the History channel. This documentary series covered the United States' involvement in World War I during the critical year of 1918.

The series was a four-hour cinematic documentary that explored the final year of the war, focusing on how the U.S. rapidly mobilized troops and resources to support the Allies. It told the story through the perspectives of key figures such as General John J. Pershing, leader of the American Expeditionary Force, and highlighted the bravery of soldiers like Michael B. Ellis and African American troops such as Horace Pippin and Henry Johnson. The series depicted the challenges faced as the Allies struggled against the brink of collapse, and how America's entry into the war shifted the tide towards victory.

The show aired over two episodes from May 27 to May 28, 2024, each lasting approximately 125 minutes.