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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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Forgotten Fights: The Second Jassy-Kishinev Offensive and the Destruction of German Sixth Army
German Sixth Army, destroyed in the Battle of Stalingrad, was destroyed a second time in August 1944 by a Soviet offensive into Romania—with important help from the US Air Force.
Past Events
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Italy: 1944 (October 10 - 16, 2021)
10/10/2021 - 10/16/2021 | 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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Smithsonian Museum Day
09/18/2021 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMThe National WWII Museum joins fellow Smithsonian affiliates in showcasing the history and culture of our community!
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From Soldiers to Civilians: Reflections on How the VA Assisted Veterans Returning Home After World War II
08/17/2021 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMJoin The National WWII Museum and historians with the Veterans Benefits and Health Administrations as we reflect on and discuss the impact of these institutions on soldiers returning to civilian life after World War II.
