Many of the tactics, techniques, and procedures used during the invasion of Sicily set a precedent for further development in Allied amphibious assaults in the European theater of operations.
The story of the Hesse Heist, the theft of royal German jewels, delves into the wartime story of the Nazi elite.
The Canadian offensive on Verrières Ridge, led by the Canadian Black Watch, was a savage "forgotten fight" that helped ensure General Omar Bradley's US Army breakout from Normandy in Operation Cobra.
A look at President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's momentous final policy decisions.
Prepare for the 75th Anniversary Symposium, coming February 24 to the Museum, with these resources.
USMC Band New Orleans
The Marine Corps Band New Orleans will pay tribute to those who gave their lives in exchange for the freedom we enjoy today. This Memorial Day weekend concerts will honor those who have fallen but are not forgotten.
Armed Forces Day
Current military members and all veterans are admitted free for the day to the Museum galleries. Complimentary admission is for the Museum only; Ticket purchase is required for Beyond All Boundaries and Final Mission: The USS Tang Submarine Experience for $5 each.
NOTE: Free admission is for servicemembers only and does not include family or friends. Please refer any guests with ticketing questions to Visitor Services.
Programming
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
American Legion Post #350 Band Performance |
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Armed Forces Day Ceremony |
For more information, call 504-528-1944 x 463.
Featuring noted historian Dr. Alexandra Richie, The National WWII Museum's exclusive 12-day trip explores Germany and Poland through the lens of the rise and fall of the Third Reich.