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World War II Chronicles

World War II Chronicles

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World War II Chronicles is a weekly look back to 'This Week in World War II, 75 Years Ago.' Originally produced in coordination with the National Archives to mark the 50th anniversary of the war, World War II Chronicles features original newsreel reports and archival footage to tell the story as it happened, week by week. Hosted by famed World War II newsreel anchor Ed Herlihy, World War II Chronicles is produced by the American Veterans Center.

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Since September 1941, Leningrad had been under siege. However, by the following year, the Soviets were turning the tide of the war, and launched a counter-offensive to retake Leningrad. On January 12, more than 4,500 guns... more
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On December 31, an Allied convoy bound for Russia was intercepted by a fleet of large Nazi warships. Over a three hour period, the British destroyer escort fought with the Germans. The conflict came to be known as the Battle of the Barents... more
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To help finance the enormous cost of the Second World War, the federal government began to sell loans to private citizens and corporations known as "war bonds." In December 1942, the Department of Treasury launched the first War... more
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With each passing month of war, rationing became more of a necessity. After rubber and gasoline were rationed, the next item was shoes. Coffee and butter were also in short supply during the winter of 1942-1943.
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The majority of fighting against Japan was conducted on tropical islands, such as Guadalcanal or the Solomon islands. On some of these islands, Malaria was the most common cause of death or illness, proving to be another challenge... more
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The year of 1942 saw the race for the atomic bomb between the Allied and Axis powers. Throughout the year, as scientists gathered throughout the country, the possibility of the bomb moved closer to becoming a reality.
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On November 19, a Soviet counteroffensive was being launched to the north of the city of Stalingrad. The following day, the Red army attacked to the south of Stalingrad. Within a week, the German Sixth army was in danger of being cut off.
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On November 15, 1942, in a naval battle off the coast of the Solomon Islands, the USS Juneau was one of two cruisers attacked. On board Juneau were the Sullivan brothers, five brothers who joined the Navy to avenge the death of a... more
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In the fall of 1942, the Japanese managed to bring only a trickle of supplies and men to the island of Guadalcanal. To achieve a decisive victory in the battle, the Japanese sent enough reinforcements to outnumber the Americans. However,... more
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On November 8, 1942, the greatest amphibious operation to date, Operation Torch, commenced. 60,000 troops advanced in an effort to liberate Nazi and Vichy French controlled North Africa.
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