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The War: A Deadly Calling

In fall 1943, after almost two years of war, the American public is able to see for the first time the terrible toll the war is taking on its troops when Life publishes a photograph of the bodies of three GIs killed in action at Buna.

English
  • Originally Aired September 25, 2007
  • Runtime 90 minutes
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Ken Burns Writer
Bobby Cannavale Guest Star
Tom Hanks Guest Star
Keith David Guest Star
Ernie Hudson Guest Star
Samuel L. Jackson Guest Star
Adam Arkin Guest Star
Josh Lucas Guest Star
Ken Burns Director