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World War II with Tom Hanks

202644m / epDocumentary

First aired

May 25, 2026

8.2

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S01 · E09

Secrets and Lies

Season 1 · Jun 15, 2026 · 43m

Behind the fierce frontline clashes of WWII, a hidden battle rages - one of espionage, deception, and codebreaking. In rural England, a group of brilliant academics work to crack Germany's unbreakable Enigma Code and change the course of the war.

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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