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History through the Viewfinder
The sands of Omaha Beach keep the memory alive of those who fought on its shore to restore freedom.
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The Malmedy Massacre
Hitler had from the beginning posited the war effort as presenting only two possible outcomes: total victory or absolute defeat.
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History Through the Viewfinder
His portrayal in the 1970 film Patton aside, British General Bernard L. Montgomery was a great asset to General Dwight D. Eisenhower in planning for the D-Day invasion.
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“We Made It, Friend”: The First African American Female Officers in the US Navy
In December 1944, Harriet Pickens and Frances Wills became the first African American WAVES officers.
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Past Events
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Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration
06/06/2023 | 10:15 AM - 12:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum on June 6 in marking the anniversaries of D-Day and the Grand Opening of the Museum.
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Italy: 1944 (April 21 - 27, 2023)
04/21/2023 - 04/27/2023 | 12:00 AMThe campaigns in Italy from the first landings in September 1943 through May 1945 tested Allied soldiers to the limit.
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Meet the Author--"At First Light: A True World War II Story of a Hero, His Bravery, and an Amazing Horse"
01/10/2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMAuthor Walt Larimore, MD, will be joined in conversation by Mark Calhoun, PhD.
