POWs were a major focus of the war crimes trials in the Pacific. Former POWs like Sgt. Peter Dzimba were called on to speak for those who could no longer speak for themselves.
Beauford Anderson fought 75 enemies on Okinawa alone, heroics for which he received the Medal of Honor.
A sailor had a simple request—he just wanted to relax with a few beers after months at sea.
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.
The Museum highlights educational resources for teachers and students that can be used to explore Japanese American incarceration.
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.
A look past the pages of a written letter home.
Commander Davis demonstrated steadfast leadership during a kamikaze attack off of Luzon, Philippines.
The valiant defense of Wake Island by US Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilians became a potent rallying point for Americans in the dark days after Pearl Harbor.
Historian Richard Frank explores the influence of China and the Soviet Union in the Japanese decision to attack American territories in December 1941.