Episode
World War II with Tom Hanks: Pearl Harbor
Overview
Exploring WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age and examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt and the human cost of total war.
Details
- Series
- World War II with Tom Hanks
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2026-06-01
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Pearl Harbor is Episode 4 in Miniseries of World War II with Tom Hanks. It aired on 2026-06-01. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 11: Italy
The Allies hope to quickly penetrate the Nazi Reich via Italy but endure a months-long slog.
Episode 12: Battle for the Skies
Allied air forces engage in a fierce and costly battle with the Luftwaffe over the skies of Europe.
Episode 13