Tonight | World War II with Tom Hanks on SBS: The War at Sea and Guadalcanal – World War II with Tom Hanks continues on SBS tonight with new episodes covering The War at Sea and Guadalcanal.
The double episode gives the documentary series a broad Friday-night canvas, moving from naval conflict to one of the Pacific War’s defining battles.
What To Expect
The War at Sea airs first, examining the conflict beyond the land campaigns that often dominate World War II storytelling.
Guadalcanal follows at 9.20pm, taking viewers into the brutal Pacific campaign and its wider strategic significance.
Tom Hanks’ presence gives the series a familiar entry point for viewers interested in military history and screen storytelling.
Together, the episodes connect large-scale naval strategy with the brutal conditions faced in the Pacific campaign. Sea lanes, supply routes and island battles shaped how the conflict unfolded across the war. Guadalcanal remains a major turning point, showing how endurance, logistics and terrain could decide the outcome as much as firepower.
For viewers who follow documentary history on SBS, the pairing works as a compact look at two very different fronts. One episode expands the scale of the conflict across oceans, while the other narrows the focus to the human and tactical pressure of a decisive island campaign.
When To Watch
World War II with Tom Hanks airs Friday 14 August 2026 at 8.30pm on SBS and streams on SBS on Demand.
Don’t miss World War II with Tom Hanks, Friday 14 August 2026 at 8.30pm on SBS and streaming on SBS on Demand.
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