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Bataan Death March Survivor Lester Tenney Dies at Age 96
Tenney was a tank commander with the 192nd Tank Battalion, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, and a dear friend of The National WWII Museum.
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Remembering Tom Blakey
On Thursday, January 15, 2015, The National WWII Museum acknowledged a sad milestone in the death of the Museum’s legendary volunteer Thomas Blakey, a former U.S. Army paratrooper who fought in the European Theater. Blakey died at his home early Thursday morning.
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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.
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All the Way: the 614th Tank Destroyer Battalion Cracks Germany's Siegfried Line, 1945
The African American 614th Tank Destroyer Battalion's aggressive assault across Germany's Siegfried Line in 1945 earned the respect and camaraderie of white GIs in the front lines.
Past Events
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Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (September 9 - 21, 2022)
09/09/2022 - 09/21/2022 | 12:00 AMIn 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers — which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.
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D-Day - The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (September 8 to 14, 2022)
09/08/2022 - 09/14/2022 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle. Offering a full week of touring in Normandy at an incredible price, this unforgettable tour offers great value and features top guides, upscale accommodations in prime locations, comprehensive dining, and exclusive access to sites unseen on other programs.
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Complimentary "Boot Camp Basics" Discussion with Captain Dale Dye
08/12/2022 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWe are thrilled to announce, that while previously unavailable, Capt. Dale Dye (Col. Robert Sink) has recently been able to clear his schedule to join us for the Band of Brothers 20th Anniversary Symposium.
