Hart describes how as a civilian he was rescued by American paratroopers in the Philippines, and the debt he feels he owed the country that saved him.

How American PT boats became part of the last patrol conducted in the Mediterranean Sea.

The death of Benito Mussolini on April 28, 1945 was characterized “A fitting end to a wretched life,” by The New York Times.

In this clip, Renstrom gives a chilling account of the Japanese and civilian suicides at Marpi Point on Saipan.

The horrors of World War I led to research that resulted in two antibiotics that saved thousands of lives in World War II, and many millions since.

Building a Collection of World War II aircraft 60 years after the war has been a challenging aspect of building the Museum collection.

From Guadalcanal to Okinawa, the USS Crescent City (AP-40/APA-21) was in the thick of the US drive across the Pacific. See how a small ship made a major difference in World War II.

From the Collection: The EE-8 Field Telephone

In this clip, Hawk describes his actions near the Norman town of Falaise which resulted in him being awarded the Medal of Honor.

The creation of a G.I. Army in 1941 required planning, hard work, and a little good luck. And it helped America win the war.

In this clip, Spencer speaks about his time in combat near the end of the war. In one firefight, Spencer was wounded by German grenades and describes those actions in detail.

A collection of German pistols captured by a paratrooper featured in one of the most iconic photographs of World War II.