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Byron O. Wilkins, 99th Infantry Division
Byron O. Wilkins describes his experiences during the opening phase of the Battle of the Bulge from the opening shots to becoming a POW.
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Forgotten Fights: USS Buckley Duels U-66
The Battle of the Atlantic was fought with some of the newest technologies, however, in one duel, creative sailors resorted to kitchenware in an effort to fend off boarding enemy sailors.
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SHOP TALK: Frame Off Restorations Part I
There are many ways to restore a vehicle but the frame off method is considered the gold standard.
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William “Bill” Roy, USS Yorktown (CV-5)
PhoM2c William “Bill” Roy describes his experiences aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-5) during the Battle of Midway.
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A Blessing Effectively Disguised: Churchill and the British General Election of 1945 by Michael F. Bishop
Prime Minister Winston Churchill's defeat in the British General Election of 1945 changed the course of the Potsdam Conference.
Past Events
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Easy Company Tour: England to the Eagle's Nest (June 18 - 30, 2023)
06/18/2023 - 06/30/2023 | 12:00 AMIn 1992, Museum founder and award-winning author Stephen E. Ambrose published the New York Times bestseller Band of Brothers — which became not only a successful HBO miniseries, but also a cultural phenomenon that continues today. Join staff from America's official WWII museum and notable historians for the real-life epic journey across Europe. This exclusive travel opportunity includes tour stops and special guests not featured anywhere else.
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The Go For Broke Spirit: Legacy in Portraits Opening Reception
06/29/2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMThe National WWII Museum invites you to the opening of The Go for Broke Spirit: Legacy in Portraits, a special exhibit showcasing photographer Shane Sato’s powerful portraits of Japanese American veterans of World War II.
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Dinner with a Curator: “The Art of War: Army Artists on the Battlefield”
06/27/2023 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMNot all soldiers fight with weapons. In World War II, some fought with pencils, brushes, and sketch pads.
