Words at War was a 30-minute dramatic anthology series that aired during World War II, focusing on stories inspired by actual books written about the war. With support from Johnson's Wax and contributions from NBC's Frank Black and director Anton M. Leder, the series showcased a variety of authors who shared their wartime experiences, thoughts, and fears.

The series often adopted a docu-drama style, with Black's music providing a sobering realism to the episodes. While the shows varied in quality due to different author's strengths and weaknesses, they consistently delivered thought-provoking and powerful messages. Produced in cooperation with the Council on Books in Wartime, Words at War is a fascinating blend of history, literature, and sometimes wartime propaganda, offering a glimpse into the mindset of American authors during World War II.