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Sealing the Third Reich's Downfall: Adolf Hitler's "Nero Decree"
Faced with his regime’s collapse, Adolf Hitler chose to destroy Germany’s infrastructure.
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Bombing Berlin: The Biggest Wartime Raid on Hitler's Capital
On March 18, 1945, the biggest wartime bombing raid on Berlin showed that the German air force was still a dangerous and defiant foe.
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Hitler's Precision-Guided Bombs: Fritz X & Hs 293
German technology surpassed the Allies' with the production of radio-guided weapons that worked in a combat environment. As early as 1943, the Henschel (Hs) 293 and the Ruhrstahl X-1 (Fritz X) were the first guided bombs employed in combat. These weapons debuted around the time of the Allied assault on Salerno and were a new concern for fleet defense.
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The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany
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. Led by Dr. Richie—one of the world's foremost experts on World War II in Europe—the tour will visit Berlin's Olympic Stadium and Reichstag; sites of the Third Reich's exploits and atrocities across Europe at Auschwitz, Wannsee, and Warsaw; as well as stunning cathedrals and Teutonic castles. With full-time guides and historians to add depth and context to every stop and special guests with firsthand recollections of the war years, travelers will have access to a uniquely immersive historical view of Germany and Poland as they travel in comfort to some of Europe's most extraordinary sites.
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The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany
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. Led by Dr. Richie—one of the world's foremost experts on World War II in Europe—the tour will visit Berlin's Olympic Stadium and Reichstag; sites of the Third Reich's exploits and atrocities across Europe at Auschwitz, Wannsee, and Warsaw; as well as stunning cathedrals and Teutonic castles. With full-time guides and historians to add depth and context to every stop and special guests with firsthand recollections of the war years, travelers will have access to a uniquely immersive historical view of Germany and Poland as they travel in comfort to some of Europe's most extraordinary sites.
Past Events
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The Journey of Jewish Americans: World War II and the History of Jewish Immigration
02/22/2024 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMLearn about the history of Jewish immigration to America, the long-term consequences of the 1924 Immigration Act, and the impact of World War II on immigration policy in this free virtual teacher workshop.
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Webinar: “Century’s Witness: The Extraordinary Life of Wallace Carroll”
09/06/2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMExplore the story of journalist Wallace Carroll with the author of his biography, Mary Llewellyn McNeil, in this webinar premiering September 6 at 2:00 p.m. CT.
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The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany (May 30 - June 10, 2023)
05/30/2023 - 06/10/2023 | 12:00 AMFeaturing 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. Led by Dr. Richie—one of the world's foremost experts on World War II in Europe—the tour will visit Berlin's Olympic Stadium and Reichstag; sites of the Third Reich's exploits and atrocities across Europe at Auschwitz, Wannsee, and Warsaw; as well as stunning cathedrals and Teutonic castles. With full-time guides and historians to add depth and context to every stop and special guests with firsthand recollections of the war years, travelers will have access to a uniquely immersive historical view of Germany and Poland as they travel in comfort to some of Europe's most extraordinary sites.
