This film examines the world events that pulled the U.S.?into?World War II. A series of original archive documentaries filmed under actual battle conditions by service and newsreel cameramen attached to American, British, French, Russian, and enemy forces.

Archive of WWII: War Comes To America (1942)

This U.S. Air Force short documentary highlights the air campaign over Europe, which aimed to destroy the Luftwaffe and Germany's capacity to wage war during WWII.

The Archive of WWII: Conquest by Air (1945)

Explore the American armed forces' construction of the Stilwell Road (originally called The Ledo Road): a 478-mile passage from Assam, India, to Ledo, Burma, during World War II.

The Archive of WWII: The Stilwell Road (1945)

Immerse yourself in the poignant narrative chronicling the Allied Invasion of Europe, a pivotal chapter in World War II history, culminating in their triumphant overthrow of Nazi Germany and the liberation of oppressed nations across the continent.

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