Name, Rank, and Serial Number: The Legacy of the 1929 Geneva Convention
The origins of an iconic movie line and the refinement of rules for the treatment of prisoners of war.
The origins of an iconic movie line and the refinement of rules for the treatment of prisoners of war.
Joseph Sasser discusses his experiences on Engineer Hill during the final hours of the Battle of Attu in May 1943.
Dominic Martello describes his experience of becoming a POW during the Battle of Kasserine Pass in North Africa.
Stanley “Swede” Vejtasa describes his experiences during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 May 1942.
Hear about Don Hoff’s experiences in the Battle of Midway as a radioman and gunner flying in SBD Dauntless dive-bombers.
Join the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy for its latest symposium in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord—the codename for the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, France—with more than 150,000 troops.
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.