New Museum Exhibit Reveals Secrets of World War II’s ‘Ghost Army’
One unit had perhaps the oddest assignment in the US Army: create a fake force, but make it look and sound real.
One unit had perhaps the oddest assignment in the US Army: create a fake force, but make it look and sound real.
Twenty-five-year-old US Navy Carpenter’s Mate Second Class William R. Burns of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been accounted for more than 80 years after his death.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with dinner at The Higgins Hotel.
Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with dinner at The Higgins Hotel.
In 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.
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.
This course examines leadership and decision-making scenarios during the Battle of Normandy. Through readings, battlefield visits in Normandy, and online discussion forums, students analyze the decisions made during the planning and implementation of Operation Overlord.