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Airborne Invasion on D-Day | WWII IN 2
In the dead of night on June 5, 1944, thousands of American paratroopers boarded planes headed for the Normandy coast. Colonel (Ret) Peter Crean, Vice...
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VideoD-Day from the German Perspective | WWII IN 2
Most Americans remember one small corner of D-Day: the disastrous initial landing on Omaha Beach. But while Omaha was a horrible fight, focusing on it... -
VideoOperation Overlord: D-Day in Normandy | WWII IN 2
On June 6, 1944, the Western Allies launched the greatest seaborne invasion in history to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe. Mike Bell, PhD, Executive Dir... -
VideoLend Lease to the Eastern Front | WWII In 2
Despite being overlooked in many circles, American “Lend-Lease” support sent to the USSR not only tipped the scales in Eastern Europe but enabled the ... -
VideoMacArthur's Return to the Philippines | WWII IN 2
General Douglas MacArthur vowed to return to the Philippines in 1942 – and in October 1944, he delivered on his promise. Bradley W. Hart, PhD, militar...
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STEM Innovation: from the Computer to Artificial Intelligence
03/25/2021 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMWorld War II was the catalyst for many technological advances, including creating the world’s first computer—an invention that has revolutionized the world we live in.
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"Paper Bullets: Two Artists Who Risked Their Lives to Defy the Nazis"
03/24/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMA conversation with author Jeffrey Jackson, PhD, and Jeremy Collins about a new book that offers a glimpse into the history of World War II at the ground level.
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She's Helping to Win! Women in the US Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard
03/22/2021 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMIn 1942, the US Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard opened their ranks to most women.
