WWII in HD(2009)
Overview
WWII in HD is a 10-part American documentary television miniseries that originally aired from November 15 to November 19, 2009 on the History Channel. The program focuses on the firsthand experiences of twelve American service members during World War II, including an Army nurse, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, a second generation Japanese American and prisoner of war, and an Austrian Jewish immigrant. The twelve members recorded their time in both theaters and some had later interviews; found footage from the battlefield was paired with the stories of the twelve service members. The episodes premiered on five consecutive days, with two episodes per day. The series is narrated by Gary Sinise and was produced by Lou Reda Productions in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Season 1
10 episodes • 2009Avg: 7.2Golden Era
Season 1
10 episodes • 2009Avg: 7.2Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darkness Falls | Nov 15, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 2 | Hard Way Back | Nov 15, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 3 | Bloody Resolve | Nov 16, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Battle Stations | Nov 16, 2009 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Day of Days | Nov 17, 2009 | 6.0 |
| 6 | Point of No Return | Nov 17, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Striking Distance | Nov 18, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 8 | Glory and Guts | Nov 18, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 9 | Edge of the Abyss | Nov 19, 2009 | 6.0 |
| 10 | End Game | Nov 19, 2009 | 6.0 |
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