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A 'Gallant Stand' at Monte Battaglia: Manuel V. Mendoza’s Medal of Honor
For what he did on October 4, 1944, Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza garnered a special place in the history of Nazi Germany’s defeat.
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How Long Will the War in the Pacific Last?
The final nine months were the deadliest in the Pacific theater.
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Decoding WWII Plane Nose Art
World War II is widely considered the golden age of nose art. With the proliferation of air forces and airpower, the presence of this unique art form grew exponentially.
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A Night in "Casablanca"
Author Meredith Hindley introduces a 75th anniversary Museum screening of the 1942 Warner Bros. classic.
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The First Ships of Operation Neptune
The first to cross the English Channel on D-Day, minesweepers cleared the way for the invasion of France.
Past Events
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"The Indispensables: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners Who Shaped the Country, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington Across the Delaware"
06/30/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMA unique program brought to you by the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy comparing and contrasting WWII History with the American Revolution, based on Patrick O’Donnell’s latest book.
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"Stalin's War: A New History of World War II"
06/23/2021 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMTwo prize-winning historians discuss one’s new work that reveals how Stalin—not Hitler—was the animating force of World War II in this major new history.
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"Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway" featuring Jonathan Parshall
06/21/2021 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMA Lecture Series from the World War II Challenge with Crescent City Classic
Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Parshall, coauthor of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway. First published in 2007, Shattered Sword brought to light newly available information from Japanese sources.
