EPISODEANA Necessary War: December 1941 - December 19422007
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A Necessary War: December 1941 - December 1942
From The War
A 146-minute history episode from The War, Season 1, Episode 1.
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Series Progress: Episode 1 of 714% Completed
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Ken Burns' seven-part series tells the story of World War II through the experiences of ordinary people from four American towns. First up: a summary of the war and its cost (some 50 million lives), and reasons for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It also chronicles the first year of U.S. involvement, focusing on, among others, Glenn Frazier, from Mobile, Ala.
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How long is A Necessary War: December 1941 - December 1942?
A Necessary War: December 1941 - December 1942 runs for 2h 26m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under history, documentary, War.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 7 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 15 hours 36 minutes (7 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 7 days
3 episodes/day: 3 days
5 episodes/day: 2 days
Episodes (7)
- S01E01 - A Necessary War: December 1941 - December 1942 Viewing
- S01E02 - When Things Get Tough: January 1943 - December 1943
- S01E03 - A Deadly Calling: November 1943 – June 1944
- S01E04 - Pride of Our Nation: June 1944 - August 1944
- S01E05 - FUBAR: September 1944 - December 1944
- S01E06 - The Ghost Front: December 1944 - March 1945
- S01E07 - A World Without War: March 1945 - September 1945
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