The Color of War

The Color of War is a History Channel documentary series narrated by Peter Coyote, presenting fresh perspectives on the day-to-day experience of World War II. Using a striking assemblage of color footage and photographs from national archives and private collections, the Color of War opens fresh perspectives on the day-to-day from every possible front. From the first draftees thrown into the breach to the sheer boredom between battles to the uniforms worn and the objects carried, this unparalleled saga is further illuminated by letters and diaries, communiques from the battlefield, and the sounds and songs of the era.


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The Color of War: Episode 01 - Into the Breach
The Color of War: Episode 02 - Face to Face
The Color of War: Episode 03 - Air War
The Color of War: Episode 04 - Battleground
The Color of War: Episode 05 - At Ease
The Color of War: Episode 06 - Anchors Aweigh
The Color of War: Episode 07 - Why We Fight
The Color of War: Episode 08 - Fueling the Fire
The Color of War: Episode 09 - Silent and Deep
The Color of War: Episode 10 - Homefront
The Color of War: Episode 11 - The Price of War
The Color of War: Episode 12 - Victory
The Color of War: Episode 13 - Aftermath
The Color of War: Episode 14 - Man and Machine
The Color of War: Episode 15 - Clearing the Way
The Color of War: Episode 16 - Covering War
The Color of War: Episode 17 - Dressed to Kill