By the spring 1942, both German and the U.S. were facing a crisis on the home front. The Germans' morale was sinking, and Roosevelt faced rising inflation.

Episode 23: The Battle of the Coral Sea

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.