After the US strategic victories at the Battles of the Coral Sea (May 7–8, 1942) and Midway (June 4–7, 1942), the Japanese Imperial Navy was no longer capable of major offensive campaigns, which permitted the Allies to start their own offensive in the Pacific.
As 1943 turned to 1944, PT-305 departed New Orleans, and she would not be back for more than six decades.
Museum adds rare barrage balloon equipment to Collection.
Join us for our premier adult educational event bringing together the best and brightest scholars, authors, historians, and witnesses to history from around the globe to discuss the war that changed the world.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
Join historians from the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, The National WWII Museum's research center, for casual conversation over happy hour-priced drinks.