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History through the Viewfinder
The sands of Omaha Beach keep the memory alive of those who fought on its shore to restore freedom.
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WWII Reads: D-Day
Rob Citino, Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian of the Museum, lists his favorite books on D-Day.
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Victory Corps Volunteer Spotlight: Julia
Julia engages with The National WWII Museum well beyond her Saturday commitment with the Victory Corps.
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JJ Witmeyer 79th Infantry Division
Witmeyer describes the fighting in the bocage in Normandy, and how the casualties were so severe that the massive loss of life, especially his own troops caused him to lose his humanity and change from a civilian to a killer.
Past Events
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D-Day - The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (September 14 to 20, 2023)
09/14/2023 - 09/20/2023 | 12:00 AMThe 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.
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Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (June 25 - July 7, 2023)
06/25/2023 - 07/07/2023 | 12:00 AMIn 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.
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Lunchbox Lecture: “Sicily 1943: Patton vs. Montgomery vs. the Wehrmacht”
07/05/2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin Captain Rick Jacobs as he discusses the three-sided battle in Sicily between the US Seventh Army, the British Eighth Army and the German XIV Panzer Corps in July 1943.