Over 12 hours of film chronicle the most significant event of the 20th century. Hosted by Walter Cronkite, this moving collection includes firsthand accounts from soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen who served; coverage of the Pearl Harbor attack; and the powerful, convincing WWII films of John Ford and Frank Capra, which helped Americans understand why it was important for the United States and its citizens to join the fight. 12 hrs, 4 DVDs. B&W and color.