Upcoming Events

November 8, 2009
Mason Lecture Series - Dr. Alan Brinkley
6:00pm "Cold War Battles: The struggle for a policy"

November 11, 2009
Veterans Day at The National WWII Museum
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

November 15, 2009
VOICES: Veterans Day Spoken Word Program by Orlin Corey
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

November 21, 2009
Meet the Author - Dr. Thomas Schoonover
Dr. Thomas Schoonover signs Hitler’s Man in Havana 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM



Click here for complete calendar of events
World War II Discussion

Feel free to add your comments on the following:

  • WWII Fiction
  • WWII Non-Fiction
  • WWII documentaries
  • WWII films 
  • WWII websites
  • WWII games:
    Miniatures
    Video and computer games
    Board games

Leave A Comment
Name
Comment
Enter this word: Change

Submitted by Bobbi at: October 21, 2009

During WW2, the US Army Air Force contracted with the Lafayette, LA airport to operate a primary flying school for their cadets. The last class of cadets completed their primary flight training in about March, 1944. I am desparately trying to find any information on that last group of cadets. I would be especially interested in seeing a copy of the yearbook produced for that class (1944). If you have any info on this, I would be grateful if you would contact me via email at bobbirichard@cox.net. Thank you, and I thank all veterans for their service to our country.

Submitted by Garry at: September 11, 2009

Addition to my previous submission: Information Needed is on Squad Leader 745, of Company C, 475th Army Rangers, 1942-1946. Thank you...

Submitted by Garry at: September 11, 2009

I've searched everywhere i could think of, and this is probably my last hope. I am looking for any information or surviving members of the 475th Infantry, before, during and after they became part of the 5307th. My hope is to verify that my late father was once one of them. If there is anyone out there that can help me, i'd be grateful. Information Needed: Mainly Muster Rolls... but, any information is more than welcome. Please E-mail me anything you think that might help. gdhunt1970@gmail.com... Thank you. P.S. To the National World War II Museum... keep up the good work, and god bless you on behalf of my father...

Submitted by James Diehl at: September 5, 2009

I am a writer and author from southern Delaware and I am currently working on a book of profiles of World War II veterans from my area. I am very interested in the war and in talking with any person or organization around the country about the war. I would like nothing more than for my current book to be the first in a series profiling World War II heroes from coast to coast. The men who served our country during World War II are true heroes. I always knew that, but working on this project has helped me gain an even greater appreciation and respect for what these brave men did for our country during the war. I will be releasing my book in mid-November, but my Web site - www.ww2-heroes.com - will be up and running by Labor Day. Please contact me at thednbgroup@gmail.com with any questions or comments, or just to begin a dialogue about the war.

Submitted by World War Two Timeline Project at: August 30, 2009

I am the developer of a site to build up a chronological and geographical map of the events of World War Two. Users can browse events on a timeline or create an account and contribute new entries: http://www.cannonade.net/ww2 Would love to hear your thoughts.

Submitted by Ray Urban at: May 28, 2009

Enlisted Feb 42 - Platoon #239 - San Diego RD - Assigned to paratrooper unit at North Island - Packed Thousands of Parachutes - made 3 static jumps - Had kidney stones - operated on at US Naval Hosp. San Diego -Could not get back into the paratroopers - Signed up for Aviation Machinest Mate School , Norman, Okla., the assigned to help open El Toro USMC Air Base. Then assigned to VMF 212- After returning from South Pacific assigned as Operations NCO = Kinston, NC - USMC Auxilliary Air Base til discharge - Recalled during Korean conflict Stayed at Camp Pendleton, as NCO Motor Transport Warehouse - Any info would be appreciated - Thanks

Submitted by Jeff Denman at: April 8, 2009

I am looking for WWII speakers to come to my school and give a presentation on their experiences. Does anyone know someone from eastern Massachusetts who can do this?

Submitted by bignaylor at: January 23, 2009

Im a teacher that started out in middle school reading about WWII, I still read anything I can find. Young people do not understand the scope of WWII and that it still changing us today. I use it in my class every day to help to get a point across. Keep it coming, good site!!

Submitted by Remus Miserendino at: November 28, 2008

John C.Mcmanus' "The Deadly Brotherhood" is an outstanding tribute to all of us Combat Infantrymen.

Submitted by Robert Romero at: November 17, 2008

I have had three brothers serve but sadly for me they dont have much to say about their experiences. And I can understand why. World War II has always interested me and I've studied it for quite some time. I plan to visit the museum very soon.

Submitted by captain leave at: November 17, 2008

i love the ww2 in special all the scenaries in miniature of all the battles

Submitted by Stan Balducci at: November 12, 2008

Im interested in all parts of ww2 history. My dad was USN, 1941-1945. Everything educational about ww2 history.

Submitted by Mary Jarvis at: October 12, 2008

I recently spent several hours at the WWII Museum. I enjoyed each exhibit, reading and taking the time to listen to all of the personal accounts. In just a few hours I was able to have a much better understanding of The War and what lead up to it. My father served in the Navy on a Mine Sweeper. He did not talk much about his experience. I admire his generation so much more now. I expecially admired the poster that outlined the ways Americans could help the war effort, including willingly paying our taxes. I was also struck by Eisenhowers' memo written just before the beginning of D-Day accepting full responsibility if it failed. I wish all Americans could spend a day at this museum.

Submitted by eric johnson at: October 4, 2008

I am 16 and I am studying to be a ww2 historian and i believe that the band of brothers documentary is the best story about the true hardships of ww2.

Submitted by bill soileau at: September 27, 2008

without all of these men and women , where would we be right now? i study German for the fun of it, what if?????

Submitted by john at: July 31, 2008

My favorite movie is Saving Private Ryan


 

Powered by Convio
nonprofit software