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Why D-Day?
If the US and its western Allies wanted to win this war as rapidly as possible, they couldn’t sit around and wait: not for a naval blockade, or for strategic bombing to work, or for the Soviets.
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The Sinking of the SS Athenia
This is the story of Michael McShane and how he survived the sinking of the SS Athenia, the first ship torpedoed by a U-boat in World War II.
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The Depths of Courage: Howard Gilmore and the USS Growler
Commander Howard Gilmore’s story is certainly one of extraordinary valor, dedication, and sacrifice.
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Valor at Pearl Harbor: Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd’s Medal of Honor
Bravery—even unto death—was evident everywhere as Imperial Japan’s air and sea forces struck the US naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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No Recipe for Victory
Invasion or Blockade? American Army and Navy planners debated how to vanquish Japan during World War II's final weeks.
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SOLD OUT! D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (May 27 start)
05/27/2017 - 06/02/2017 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle.
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Deposit - D-Day Tour: The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (May 27 start)
05/27/2017 - 06/02/2017 | 12:00 AMFall in with the Allies on this in-depth tour through the Normandy countryside, along the quiet, pastoral coastlines.
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D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy & Liberation of France (March 20 start)
03/20/2017 - 03/26/2017 | 12:00 AMThe National WWII Museum’s most popular tour provides an in-depth itinerary exploring America’s most famous WWII battle.
