Watch THE WAR on WETA TV 26
THE WAR, a seven-part documentary film directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four quintessentially American towns.
Find out when to watch THE WAR on WETA TV 26 or in high definition on WETA HD; read the episode summaries; or learn more about this landmark film.
Buy THE WAR on DVD
You can pre-order your copy of THE WAR today for shipping on October 2. The multi disc set includes all seven episodes of the film as well as special bonus features. You’ll receive a 15 percent discount on everything you buy when you click on the ShopPBS link below, plus your purchase helps support WETA!
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Local World War II Links and Resources
The Washington area is full of places to visit and things to do related to World War II. See a list of museums, memorials, veterans’ organizations, and more plus video and audio clips of WETA-produced segments about World War II.
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Send in Your Memories, Videos or Photos
THE WAR is meant to be more than a film. The hope of all involved is to also collect the World War II generation’s stories in order to enrich Americans’ understanding of our collective past.
If you, or someone you know, fought on the battlefront or felt the impact on the homefront, we invite you to Share Your Story. You can submit your memories or photos and read the WWII stories of others, both from the Washington area and nationwide.
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