Geneviève Guilbaud has lived a life of remembrance, an existence always directed against the forgetting and trivialization of the horrors of Nazism.
During the Second World War, life changed dramatically for the people of Britain, including the Royal Family.
Known to her enemies as “Lady Death,” Lyudmila Pavlichenko is recognized as the most successful female sniper in history with a total of 309 confirmed kills.
The shamrock is the symbol of Ireland and a recurring theme in The National WWII Museum’s collection.
In the bloodiest battle in Marine Corps history, 27 Marines and sailors were awarded the Medal of Honor for action on Iwo Jima. No other campaign surpassed that number.
Mark the US Coast Guard's 235th birthday with free admission for active-duty and reserve members, retirees, and veterans of the Coast Guard.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.
The extraordinary story of Louisiana native, Catholic priest, and US Army Air Forces chaplain Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur is among the most unforgettable of World War II.