World War II with Tom Hanks

World War II with Tom Hanks is a premium retelling of the Second World War, drawing on rarely seen archival material, evocative storytelling, and insights from leading historians worldwide. The series spans the full global conflict from Germany’s invasion of Poland through the rise and fall of the Axis powers, capturing battles across land, sea, and air. The series explores the human cost of war, including the Holocaust, civilian resistance, and life on the home front, while also revealing the hidden wars of espionage, codebreaking, and industrial might that shaped the outcome of the conflict. Blending the decisions of key leaders with the experiences of soldiers and civilians across continents, the series culminates in the atomic age and its aftermath, as wartime allies became Cold War adversaries - reshaping the modern world. Contributors include: Dr Tessa Dunlop, Dr Saul David, Dr James Bulgin, Sir Antony Beevor, Dan Snow, Guy Walters and Simon Sebag Montefiore.