Between the Wars
Series Overview
This classic series follows the events that sparked the greatest conflict of the century, capturing the drama, the excitement and the ideological juxtapositions of these crucial years. Former CBS News correspondent and commentator Eric Sevareid, one of the world's most respected figures in journalism, presents this extraordinary series featuring stunning original newsreels, soundtracks, and rare archival footage.
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1 Season • 16 Episodes
30 min per episode
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Wed, Apr 5, 1978
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 16: “War Comes to Pearl Harbor”
Some of the great questions that arises from WWII is: Did FDR know in advance about Pearl Harbor? Was the Japanese attack unprovoked? FDR knew that he could not lead a divided nation into war, that the only was the United Stats could enter the war to aid Britain was to be attacked. To the end, the President created an "incident" in the Atlantic over German U-boat attack on the American destroyer, the USS Greer. It pursued the U-boat, reporting its position to the British. Meanwhile, after Japan's invasion of the Dutch Indies, Roosevelt cut off the American oil supply and imposed a total embargo. On November 5, 1941 General Tojo sent two peace options to the United States with the ultimatum that if neither alternative was accepted Japan would declare war. The United States rejected both proposals. One morning later, on December 7, 1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Garen
William Loose, Jack K. Tillar
Anthony Potter, Alan Landsburg, Scott Garen
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Potter
Producer
Scott Garen
Director
Scott Garen
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Between the Wars about?
This classic series follows the events that sparked the greatest conflict of the century, capturing the drama, the excitement and the ideological juxtapositions of these crucial years. Former CBS News correspondent and commentator Eric Sevareid, one of the world's most respected figures in journalism, presents this extraordinary series featuring stunning original newsreels, soundtracks, and rare archival footage.
How many seasons does Between the Wars have?
Between the Wars comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Between the Wars?
Key cast members in Between the Wars include Eric Sevareid.
Who created or directed Between the Wars?
Between the Wars was developed and directed by Scott Garen.