Episode
World War II with Tom Hanks: Italy
Overview
The Allies hope to quickly penetrate the Nazi Reich via Italy but endure a months-long slog.
Details
- Series
- World War II with Tom Hanks
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2026-06-30
Episode context
Italy is Episode 11 in Miniseries of World War II with Tom Hanks. It aired on 2026-06-30.
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