Introduction
America Goes to War: The Homefront in World War II is a10 part documentary series by director



Outline
This episode examines how Americans coped with food and gas rationing and shortages of cigarettes and nylons. There are victory gardens, scrap drives, the black market, and the first national income tax. Celebrities such as Jack Benny and Jimmy Durante help boost civilian morale.
America Goes to War: The Homefront in World War II Series
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Production & Filming Details
- Release Date: 27 January 1990 (US) and January 2001 (US).
- Rating: Unknown.
- Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
- Country: US.
- Language: English.