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Is The War coming back?

The War (2007–2007) — war · history on PBS

The answer: Concluded October 2, 2007.
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Genre
War · History
Network / streamer
PBS
Premiered
September 23, 2007
Ended
October 2, 2007
Runtime
~150 min per episode
1season
7episodes

About The War

The War ended on October 2, 2007, on PBS.

The War was a seven-part documentary series that aired in 2007, directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. It told the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of men and women from four American towns: Mobile, Alabama; Sacramento, California; Waterbury, Connecticut; and Luverne, Minnesota. The series used interviews and archive footage to explore the human dimensions of the war, highlighting the bravery, endurance, and sacrifice of the generation of Americans who lived through it.

The series was a historical documentary that focused on the impact of World War II on ordinary Americans. It aimed to present a personal perspective on a global conflict, emphasizing how the war affected families and communities across the United States. Premiering in September 2007, it offered a detailed and intimate view of a significant period in history. The series consisted of seven episodes, each approximately 150 minutes long. Keith David served as the narrator for the series.

The War episode schedule

7 aired

Aired · 7

DateEp.Title
October 2, 2007 S1·E7 A World Without War
October 1, 2007 S1·E6 The Ghost Front
September 30, 2007 S1·E5 FUBAR
September 26, 2007 S1·E4 Pride of Our Nation
September 25, 2007 S1·E3 A Deadly Calling
September 24, 2007 S1·E2 When Things Get Tough
September 23, 2007 S1·E1 A Necessary War

The War cast