The World Wars

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S01E03 - "Never Surrender"

Aired on May 29, 2014, 1:00 AM

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This is the story of a generation of men who come of age in the trenches of World War I, only to become the leaders of World War II. The lessons they learn on the frontlines shape them as they rise to powerĂ˘â‚¬â€ťand haunt them as the deadly fighting breaks out again. Some become heroes, forged in courage under fire. Others emerge as the most infamous villains the world has ever seen.

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Status: Ended
Language: English
Runtime: 120 min
Premiered: May 26, 2014
Ended: May 28, 2014
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 3 Episodes)

Trial by Fire

An assassin's bullet sparks a global conflict that quickly evolves into the deadliest war humanity has ever seen. In the chaos, a new generation of soldier emerges, including a group of men who would become the most infamous leaders of the 20th century.

May 26, 2014

120 min

A Rising Threat

The fighting may have stopped, but tensions around the world continue to simmer just beneath the surface. Few may realize it, but the seeds of the next great global conflict have already been sown.

May 27, 2014

120 min

Never Surrender

A new generation of world leaders is called to action as war inevitably breaks out again. The men who came of age in battle now must rely upon past experiences to fight a new conflict, as they face the greatest challenge humanity has ever seen. Jeremy Renner narrates.

May 28, 2014

120 min

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