World War II Chronicles

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World War II Chronicles episodes

March 15, 2017 Episode 15: MacArthur Vows to Return to the Philippines
In early 1942, MacArthur was ordered by President Roosevelt to go to Australia and leave the Philippine islands after heavy fighting. Given the Allies' precarious position, on March 11, the General left the islands, but vowed to return.
4 min
March 09, 2017 Episode 14: Allies Suffer Defeat at the Battle of Java Sea
As the United States entered its fourth month in the war, Japanese successes continued throughout the Pacific. The Allies suffered a defeat at the Battle of Java Sea, and realized the challenges that lied ahead.
4 min
March 01, 2017 Episode 13: Axis Victories, Allied Hardships
Multiple Axis victories in the winter of 1942 signified a long a difficult fight for the Allies. Many serious defeats would serve as roadblocks before the tide eventually turned in the Allies favor by mid-year.
4 min
February 23, 2017 Episode 12: Japanese Americans are Relocated
The Roosevelt Administration's civil liberties record was barred, as thousands of Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps this week in 1942.
4 min
February 16, 2017 Episode 11: Singapore Falls to Japan
On February 15, 1942, the Japanese captured Britain's critical base at Singapore. This event raise the stakes of the war in the Pacific, and eroded the prestige of the British Empire in Asia.
4 min
February 08, 2017 Episode 10: Women Join the War Effort
The media and government propaganda encouraged the participation of women, both on the homefront in production lines, and directly through the transportation of military supplies.
4 min
February 01, 2017 Episode 9: The First US Troops Arrive in Europe
On January 26, 1942, the first US troops arrived in Europe, in Northern Ireland. This marked the beginning of the Allied effort to defeat Nazi tyranny.
4 min
January 25, 2017 Episode 8: Nazi Germany Outlines "Final Solution"
Few could imagine the extent of Nazi Germany's antisemitic policies. The Wannsee Conference, held in January of 1942, outlined the horrific "Final Solution" to exterminate the European Jewish population.
4 min
January 18, 2017 Episode 7: The American Homefront Mobilizes
American industry braced for the war effort on the homefront like never before in its history. President Roosevelt created the War Production Board to prepare war efforts accordingly.
4 min
January 10, 2017 Episode 6: Japan Advances in Southeast Asia
In the opening weeks of 1942, the empire of Japan advanced throughout Southeast Asia; Singapore and the Dutch East Indies were under fierce attack.
4 min

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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,…