History through the Viewfinder
A street photo and statue evoke vivid memories of war’s destruction.
A street photo and statue evoke vivid memories of war’s destruction.
The Douglas C-47 became the mainstay for airborne drops and were used in this role extensively for Operations Overlord, Dragoon, Market Garden, and Varsity.
Tenney was a tank commander with the 192nd Tank Battalion, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, and a dear friend of The National WWII Museum.
The final liberation of the Philippines at the end of World War II released Filipinos from years of torment—but recognition of their courage and sacrifice was slow in coming.
The Battle of Manila and the Destruction of the Pearl of the Orient
Join us as we hear from Stanford Professor Robert Hamrdla, a world traveler and expert in German studies.
Featuring an exclusive lecture series by the Museum’s special guests, this all-new tour brings together the very best of The National WWII Museum’s flagship Normandy program with a whole new level of luxury—including world-class château accommodations and a five-star river cruise aboard the brand new, exclusively chartered Joie de Vivre.