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They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders

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A film focusing on one of World War II’s most heroic and least talked about units, Merrill's Marauders. Legendary news anchor Tom Brokaw narrates the tale of a group of volunteer soldiers who specialized in “hit and run” tactics in the jungles and mountains of Burma.

DirectorTim Gray
WriterTim Gray
ProducersTim Gray·Robert Howland

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PBSPBSWETA+WETA+KQEDKQED
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tim Gray

TBTom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw
Narrator

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They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders?

They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders is streaming on PBS, WETA+ and KQED in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders on Netflix?

No, They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS and WETA+.

Is They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders on Amazon Prime Video?

No, They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on PBS and WETA+ instead.

Where can I watch They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders for free?

They Volunteered for This: Merrill's Marauders is available to stream free (with ads) on KQED in United States.