ISWD Roundtable: World War II and the Present Crisis
As we pass through the current crisis, let us seek inspiration and solace from the past, as we study the lessons of the War that Changed the World.
Best Friends Forever
Mascot became a popular position for many rescued puppies along the way.
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Article TypeCome On TEXAS! Surviving the Battle for Okinawa
During the battle for Okinawa, the crew of the USS Texas spent over 50 days confined to battle stations in gun turrets and compartments deep within the ship. They stayed put, and saved lives.
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Peleliu to Okinawa, Robert C. Lyman's Legacy of Valor
How one Marine's final heroic act on Peleliu led to another on Okinawa.
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The 30th Infantry Division’s Heroic Stand at Mortain, August 1944
The US 30th Infantry Division receives the Presidential Unit Citation in honor of its heroism at the Battle of Mortain, August 1944.
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The Invasion of Okinawa: Meatgrinder at Kakazu Ridge
As the American advance pushed further south, it ran headlong into fortified Japanese positions and heavily defended caves near Kakazu Ridge, the first defensive perimeter in what would be called the Shuri Line. The rapid advance and relatively light American casualties sustained so far on Okinawa ended.
European Theater of Operations
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The 30th Infantry Division’s Heroic Stand at Mortain, August 1944
The US 30th Infantry Division receives the Presidential Unit Citation in honor of its heroism at the Battle of Mortain, August 1944.
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New Museum Exhibit Reveals Secrets of World War II’s ‘Ghost Army’
One unit had perhaps the oddest assignment in the US Army: create a fake force, but make it look and sound real.
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Best of WWII Public Programs: The 2019 Eisenhower Symposium
The Museum hosted a symposium on "Eisenhower: The Monumental Man" in November 2019, focusing on his early years and his WWII experiences, including as Supreme Commander.
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Sealing the Third Reich's Downfall: Adolf Hitler's "Nero Decree"
Faced with his regime’s collapse, Adolf Hitler chose to destroy Germany’s infrastructure.
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Bombing Berlin: The Biggest Wartime Raid on Hitler's Capital
On March 18, 1945, the biggest wartime bombing raid on Berlin showed that the German air force was still a dangerous and defiant foe.
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Crossing the Rhine at Remagen
The US Army's surprise capture of the Ludendorff Bridge over the Rhine River at Remagen, Germany, broke open Germany's defenses in the west.
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In the Ruins of Cologne
On March 6, 1945 when US forces entered Cologne, the Gothic cathedral loomed above the ruins. Army Chaplain and future Archbishop Philip Hannan soon devoted himself to protecting the cathedral.
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Sophie Scholl and the White Rose
Sophie Scholl and the White Rose movement, while less known to Americans, is a powerful example of youthful resistance to the Nazi Regime.
Pacific Theater of Operations
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Come On TEXAS! Surviving the Battle for Okinawa
During the battle for Okinawa, the crew of the USS Texas spent over 50 days confined to battle stations in gun turrets and compartments deep within the ship. They stayed put, and saved lives.
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Peleliu to Okinawa, Robert C. Lyman's Legacy of Valor
How one Marine's final heroic act on Peleliu led to another on Okinawa.
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The Invasion of Okinawa: Meatgrinder at Kakazu Ridge
As the American advance pushed further south, it ran headlong into fortified Japanese positions and heavily defended caves near Kakazu Ridge, the first defensive perimeter in what would be called the Shuri Line. The rapid advance and relatively light American casualties sustained so far on Okinawa ended.
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Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Jack Williams Medal of Honor Series
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.
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Stars in Service: Famous Entertainers in the US Navy and Coast Guard
Many entertainers and future celebrities answered their country's call and donned US Navy and Coast Guard blues, serving at sea during the war.
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Best Friends Forever
Mascot became a popular position for many rescued puppies along the way.
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Timely Discovery: Locating the Wreck of the USS Juneau
Any doubt to her identity was washed away when her name appeared emblazoned across her stern in raised letters: JUNEAU.
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Pharmacist’s Mate First Class Francis J. Pierce: Medal of Honor Series
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.
