Pride and Peril: Jewish American POWs in Europe
An estimated 9,000 American Jews were held as POWs by the Germans. Their Jewish identity was a source of both pride and peril.
An estimated 9,000 American Jews were held as POWs by the Germans. Their Jewish identity was a source of both pride and peril.
Once Hitler declared a place a "stronghold," his men had no choice but to fight to the death.
World War II ripped millions of men and women from their homes and hurled them around the globe. Americans like Charles Willis Davis discovered, though, under the most extreme circumstances, that they possessed incredible courage and ability.
Films presented in the Reel History Film series illustrates the power of community and American heroes on the frontlines.
The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, with the generous support of the Strake Foundation, is delighted to host best-selling author Winston Groom for a presentation about his book illuminating the “Big Three” leaders of World War II.
On December 8, 2018, we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the commissioning of PT-305!
New Orleans musician Sarah Quintana sets wartime correspondence to melodies.