A Deadly Calling

Americans are shocked by losses on the Pacific and Allied forces are stalled.

 

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Episode: A Deadly Calling

Americans are shocked by terrible losses on the Pacific atoll of Tarawa, while in Italy Allied forces are stalled for months at Monte Cassino, and a risky landing at Anzio fails utterly. At home, as overcrowded "war towns" boom, economic transformation leads to confrontation and ugly racial violence.

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Duration: (1:53:24)
Episode Expires: Thu 23 Aug 2012
TV Rating: NR

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