WWII in HD

Three thousand hours of color film footage-meticulously converted to HD-deliver the most detailed and harrowing depiction of World War II ever presented. Through narration by Gary Sinese and the voices of Amy Smart, Josh Lucas, Rob Lowe, LL Cool J, Rob Corddry and others, the wartime stories of twelve unforgettable Americans come alive. As you experience the war through their eyes and in their own words, you'll understand better than ever how World War II really looked and sounded. Includes riveting bonus features and extras. As seen on The History Channel.

DARKNESS FALLS:
As Europe falls under Nazi control, America is unprepared for war and the attack on Pearl Harbor. The first bloody battles are fought on Guadalcanal and in North Africa.

HARD WAY BACK:
The Allies take on the daunting forces of the Axis, with victory far from certain. Charles Scheffel battles Rommel's forces in Tunisia and Jack Werner faces bitter combat in the northern Pacific.

BLOODY RESOLVE:
The Marines assault Tarawa in one of the bloodiest battles yet waged. MacArthur island-hops and Italy's front lines claim a casualty.

BATTLE STATIONS:
The Allies lay plans for the invasion of France; Bert Stiles and the 8th Air Force attempt to clear the skies over Normandy, while the Pacific remains a quagmire. D-Day arrives.

DAY OF DAYS:
The Allies are bogged down in Normandy's hedgerows in the aftermath of D-Day, while on Saipan, victory turns to horror.

THE BREAKING POINT:
The Allies race toward Germany as American Marines battle for ground on Peleliu and across the bloody Pacific.

STRIKING DISTANCE:
American forces storm the Philippines while Shelby Westbrook is shot down over Europe. Jack Yusen battles the dangers of the deep when his ship is sunk after a heroic duel.

GLORY AND GUTS:
The Marine assault on Iwo Jima brings horror and glory. Pilot Bert Stiles engages a German fighter with disastrous consequences. Reinforcements arrive in Europe to push the Allies toward victory.

EDGE OF THE ABYSS:
The Battle of the Bulge pushes the Allies to the brink, and Rockie Blunt barely survives the fight. Okinawa erupts as the Japanese make their last stand. Hitler is handed a final ultimatum.

END GAME:
With the end in sight, Okinawa is a bloody obstacle to victory. The Third Reich ends with a single gunshot. America delivers the final blow to Japan and the world celebrates the fall of the Axis.

Directed by Matthew Ginsburg, Frederic Lumiere
Written by Matthew Ginsburg, Bruce Kennedy, Ben Kaplan
Produced by Liz Reph, Frederic Lumiere
Executive Produced by Matthew Ginsburg, Lou Reda
Original Music by David Joseph Wesley
Film Editing by Lucas Abel, Alexander Hall, David Jakubovic, Frederic Lumiere