For the first time in the war, more than 1,000 bombers took part on a single raid. On the night of May 30th 1942, "Operation Millennium" commenced, and the Royal Air Force dropped almost 1,500 tons of bombs on the city of Cologne.

Episode 27: The Battle of Midway

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.