Alexander Vraciu, Fighting Squadron 6 (VF-6)
Alexander Vraciu describes downing six Japanese aircraft in eight minutes during what has come to be known as the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.
Alexander Vraciu describes downing six Japanese aircraft in eight minutes during what has come to be known as the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.
Anne Mergen was the only female editorial cartoonist of her time. Her work captured the social and political atmosphere of the WWII years and beyond.
In June 1944, USS Texas battled the largest German gun battery in the Cherbourg area in support of the VII Corps’ push on the city.
John Luckadoo discusses how the 100th Bombardment Group got the nickname “The Bloody 100th” and the mission during which that nickname was solidified.
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.
Join us as we host a film screening of Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Gregory Cooke
Join The National WWII Museum for this student webinar to reflect on the national day of observance for the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
The Museum's outdoor sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive snacks and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections.