December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy.  With the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States was plunged into World War II.  By Christmas, 1941, half the world's population would be at war.

Episode 2: The US Enters Total War

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.