00:00 - 02:04
2m 4s
The civilians of Bedford Falls all chip in to do their part to support the war. They begin their work with organizations such as the American Red Cross, United Services Organization (USO), and the Draft Board. Several of them crossed entirely into fighting the war. All involvement with the war wove its way into normal, day-to-day civilian life.
Video Transcript
Related Clips
Has profanity
This clip describes the attack on Pearl Harbor, which quickly crippled the United States' Naval Forces in less than 2 hours. It includes footage of the attacks and testimony from survivors. The clip explains the impact of the Pearl Harbor attacks: they drove the United States into WWII and increased racial tensions domestically.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto shares Japan's perspective on its impetus for going to war and initiating the attack on Pearl Harbor.
John Green provides a brief summary of the Battle of Stalingrad and its significance in World War II.
A drama about World War II women at work in a munitions factory.