Archive; The Winds of War, Ep. 4 (WW2 Miniseries), Herman Wouk

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH-IRuTWSWs

A sprawling miniseries, that was followed up by War & Remembrance.
Like John Jakes, the concept of historical figures interacting with fictional characters, that have an outsized impact on historical events, while presenting harsh subjects and circumstances, was a key way for Hollywood to introduce a new generation to these historic times. Leave aside the fiction - the presentation of harsh realities - were done pretty well.

Wouk's book: https://www.amazon.com/Winds-War-Herman-Wouk-ebook/dp/B0020BUX54
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