New Orleans born Major General Joe Collins led the US Army's VII Corps in Europe, battling German forces from Normandy to the Elbe River.

DiSabatino was selected by Army officers at NYU and after being interviewed was assigned to Los Alamos.

During World War II, New Orleans legend Dave Bartholomew joined the US Army band that contributed to his musical success and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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.

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

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.

Before he left to go overseas Joe was told by his grandfather White Man Runs Him that he must perform four war deeds in order to become a war chief.

Newspaper correspondent Ernie Pyle became a national folk hero by reporting on the average soldier in World War II.

In this clip, Currey describes the actions for which he would be awarded the Medal of Honor.

The crew of a German U-Boat became prisoners in a North Louisiana prisoner of war camp, held in secret to protect Allied intelligence.

We feature some loyal companions, adopted friends, and loved animals by WWII servicemen and women in honor of National Pet Day.

In this clip, DeForest tells about attacking a hill near Clark Field in the Philippines that the GIs called the Top of the World.