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World War II with Tom Hanks

202644m / epDocumentary

First aired

May 25, 2026

8.0

TMDB Score

80% match · 23 votes

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S01 · E01

The Beginning

Season 1 · May 25, 2026 · 43m

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In September 1939, Germany invades Poland, setting the stage for the most destructive war in history.

About the Series

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Documentary

Synopsis

Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.

First aired: May 25, 2026
Last aired: July 27, 2026
Seasons: 1 season · 20 episodes
Status: Ended
Original language: English
Network: Sky History

Top Billed Cast

Tom Hanks

Self - Presenter

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