Episode One of the new World War II documentary by Ken Burns, The War, premiered last night on PBS.
As expected, it's involving and offers rich details in personal stories, photos, and rare film footage. But note: viewers should NOT expect a complete narrative of wartime events. Although attention is paid to the historical context, it's necessarily condensed. The focus here is on individuals and home-front communities.
Thanks to the unique talents of Ken Burns and his team, The War is real must-see TV. More episodes follow each night this week.