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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
The iconic bomber of the European theater, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, carried the fight to the Germans in the skies over Europe.
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The Life of a WWII Ferry Pilot
The experiences of Pilot Teresa James exemplify the dedicated service of WASP women in World War II.
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The Invasion of Okinawa: Meatgrinder at Kakazu Ridge
As the American advance pushed further south, it ran headlong into fortified Japanese positions and heavily defended caves near Kakazu Ridge, the first defensive perimeter in what would be called the Shuri Line. The rapid advance and relatively light American casualties sustained so far on Okinawa ended.
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Cooking for a Mess: The Cook Book of the United States Navy
Ever wondered how to feed hundreds of sailors on a US Navy ship? The Cook Book of the United States Navy has the answer.
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Billy Michal
An unlikely victory by a tiny Rapides Parish school in a statewide Louisiana “scrapping” drive during World War II left a lasting legacy.
Past Events
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The Rise and Fall of Hitler's Germany Tour (May 1 2018 start)
05/01/2018 - 05/12/2018 | 12:00 AMFeaturing noted historian Dr. Alexandra Richie, The National WWII Museum's exclusive 12-day trip explores Germany and Poland through the lens of the rise and fall of the Third Reich.
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The Gen. Mason Distinguished Lecture featuring William Hitchcock
05/08/2018 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMOn the anniversary of V-E Day, come hear an original and penetrating assessment of President Dwight D. Eisenhower from one of the country’s preeminent scholars, William I. Hitchcock, PhD, as he discusses Ike’s enormous influence on modern America, the Cold War, and on the presidency itself.
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