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A 'Gallant Stand' at Monte Battaglia: Manuel V. Mendoza’s Medal of Honor
For what he did on October 4, 1944, Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza garnered a special place in the history of Nazi Germany’s defeat.
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Johnnie David Hutchins's Medal of Honor
The loss of Johnnie David Hutchins was devastating to his family, but his moment of bravery almost certainly saved other parents and siblings from experiencing that same loss in the fall of 1943.
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The Liberation of Paris
Despite the impending defeat of the Wehrmacht in France, the victory over Germany would not be complete until the capital of France was liberated, and the Vichy government replaced.
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The Perils of Liberation: In the Crossfire Outside Stalag III-C
On January 31, 1945, American prisoners of war from Stalag III-C were caught, tragically, in a firefight between German guards and Soviet troops.
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Schweinfurt–Regensburg Raid: August 17, 1943
The Eighth Air Force’s first penetrating strike into Nazi Germany was a bloody affair that provided lessons for both sides.
Past Events
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Travel Webinar: Courage on the Coast of France: 83rd Anniversary of D-Day Cruise
10/20/2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin expert historians Mike Neiberg and John McManus to learn about The National WWII Museum's new commemorative voyage from Bordeaux to the beaches of Normandy.
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Josephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance
10/19/2025 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMJosephine Baker: From Creole Goddess to Siren of the Resistance, created for and starring Anaïs St. John, was written by Denise Altobello with musical direction by Harry Mayronne.
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The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night
10/18/2025 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PMJoin our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America.
