John C. McManus, PhD, Presents “Fire and Fortitude: The US Army in the Pacific, 1941–1943”

The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy is delighted to host a conversation on a new book that highlights the personal side of war and commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest, a controversial battle still to this day.

Join us for a conversation about new scholarship exploring the complicated WWII relationship between the United States and the Vichy government.

Join us for a conversation between Cathal Nolan and Rob Citino about the 75th anniversary of two momentous WWII civilian uprisings.

Join us for a conversation about Ron Werneth’s new book Fall of the Japanese Empire: Memories of the Air War 1942–1945.

Join us for a conversation about best-selling author Andrew Nagorski’s new book, 1941: The Year Germany Lost the War, which takes a fresh look at the year in which Adolf Hitler’s miscalculations propelled Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union into a powerful new alliance.

This presentation will detail the development of German infantry weapons used in World War II focusing on the limitations placed on Germany by the Versailles Treaty.

Join author Alex Kershaw for a presentation about his new book The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II.

Join author Nigel Hamilton for a presentation about the third book in his “FDR at War” trilogy.

Duncan Ryūken Williams presents American Sutra: A Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War.