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When Things Get Tough

By January 1943, Americans have been at war for more than a year. The Germans, with their vast war machine, still occupy most of Western Europe, and the Allies have not yet been able to agree on a plan or a timetable to dislodge them. For the time being, they will have to be content to nip at the edges of Hitler’s enormous domain. American troops, including Charles Mann of Luverne, are now ashore in North Africa, ready to test themselves for the first time against the German and Italian armies.

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  • Originally Aired September 24, 2007
  • Runtime 150 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-14
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Ken Burns Writer
Ernie Hudson Guest Star
Bobby Cannavale Guest Star
Keith David Guest Star
Samuel L. Jackson Guest Star
Adam Arkin Guest Star
Tom Hanks Guest Star
Josh Lucas Guest Star
Ken Burns Director