Review: 'World War II With Tom Hanks' Docuseries on History Channel
By
Joel Keller
5d ago· 6 min readenReview
100/100
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Summary
A review of the 20-part History Channel docuseries "World War II With Tom Hanks," narrated and executive produced by Tom Hanks alongside Gary Goetzman and historian Jon Meacham. The series offers a comprehensive look at the global conflict from 1939 to 1945, presented in a format that balances historical depth with accessibility for modern audiences.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhen I was a kid, every adult I knew shared one thing in common: A gap in their lives, when everything appeared uncertain and time itself seemed to stand still.
When they talked about it, they simply called it... the war.
The series examines the global conflagration that lasted from 1939 to 1945 and is still considered the biggest global conflict to date.
Hanks is one of the executive producers, along with Gary Goetzman and historian Jon Meacham.
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