John Rogers, 2nd Armored Division
John Rogers describes meeting the Russians at the Elbe River.
John Rogers describes meeting the Russians at the Elbe River.
The British torpedo bomber strike on the Italian naval base of Taranto in November 1940 changed the balance of power in the Mediterranean, and set the stage for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Portrayed in the new film Greyhound, starring Tom Hanks, the Battle of the Atlantic raged for almost six years. Here is a reading list to learn more about the epic battle to supply Allied forces in Europe.
In 1943, the US Army’s 7th Infantry Division captured Attu in the Western Aleutians, effectively removing the Japanese threat from America’s backyard.
Malcolm Higgins discusses his experiences in the US Army Air Forces.
Join The National WWII Museum for this student webinar to reflect on the national day of observance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.
The National WWII Museum's own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era.