Private First Class Ferris LeBlanc served his country honorably during World War II. But the credit due to him was denied thanks to the tragic circumstances of his death in the Up Stairs Lounge fire in 1973.
A description of how the Monuments Men came into existence, and how two of its members were among the first officers sent to the front lines. A story of how one of the largest repositories of art stolen by the Nazis was found.
For the 106th Infantry Division, the Opening of the Bulge was a Death Blow.
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Watch Museum President & CEO Emeritus Gordon H. "Nick" Mueller, PhD, discuss his new book about D-Day.
The National WWII Museum embarks on a unique seven-day, six-night tour of France, visiting sites from Alex Kershaw's New York Times bestsellers—Avenue of Spies and The Bedford Boys—with the author himself serving as featured historian.
The National WWII Museum embarks on a unique seven-day, six-night tour of France, visiting sites from Alex Kershaw's New York Times bestsellers—Avenue of Spies and The Bedford Boys—with the author himself serving as featured historian.
Join The National WWII Museum on a special tour of Normandy to gain a deep appreciation for a region that has been extremely influential in world history.