War Story tells moving personal stories of the Second World War. From the foot soldier, the leader, the civilian and even the enemy, these stories tell what it was like to be in the Second World War - by the Canadians who were there.

WAR STORY, the landmark television series for HISTORY featuring little-known stories of Canadians in combat, is told entirely by the men and women who were there. Each episode tells the story of an extraordinary military event where Canadians made the difference. Through powerful, intimate interviews and spectacular high-definition historical footage, WAR STORY reveals the horror and heroism of battle and survival as never before. WAR STORY looks behind the headlines and slogans, exposing the very human side of conflict: the victories and the cost, the love and loss. Through the voices of the footsoldier, the leader, the civilian and the enemy, WAR STORY provides new and unprecedented insight into stories you thought you knew.