The Capture and Execution of William Joyce
On January 3, 1946, ardent fascist and Nazi propaganda broadcaster William “Lord Haw-Haw” Joyce was executed following his conviction for treason.
On January 3, 1946, ardent fascist and Nazi propaganda broadcaster William “Lord Haw-Haw” Joyce was executed following his conviction for treason.
In this lecture, hear Historian Dr. Kristen D. Burton, Lecturer of US History at The University of Alberta, delve into the life, artistry, and espionage of a true icon of the generation.
One of the world’s leading scholars on Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union joins Institute Historian to discuss this critical figure in 20th century history.
One of the world’s leading scholars on Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union joins Institute Historian to discuss this critical figure in 20th century history.
Join us as we remember Pearl Harbor. The surprise Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, forever known as a "day of infamy," plunged the United States into World War II. Each year, The National WWII Museum commemorates the lives lost on December 7, 1941.
Viewed through the lens of the average camera or motion picture, World War II is often recorded and remembered as a black and white war.
Join us for a webinar, Jazz during World War II and Beyond, on May 13!
One of the most famous artillery pieces of the Second World War, the German 88mm gun had a well deserved reputation for deadly accuracy and destructive power.