George Peto describes an uphill assault he took part in on Okinawa that ended up being his proudest day in the Marine Corps, despite the tremendous casualties his company suffered.
For the 106th Infantry Division, the Opening of the Bulge was a Death Blow.
The 100th anniversary of the end of the war to end all wars.
The Pearl Harbor attack witness died on November 25, 2019.
Between May 13 and May 15, 1945 the 8th Air Force conducted Operation Revival. The target was Stalag Luft I and the objective was to evacuate nearly 8500 Allied POWs via stripped-down B-17s, along with some C-46s and C47s.
Honoring the legendary female singing groups from the 1930s to the 1960s and beyond.
The 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.
Established in 1979, this day honors those who were held as prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action.