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- We Owe a Debt of Thanksgiving to Pearl Harbor, World War II VeteransThe freedoms we often take for granted were secured by those who would begin fighting for this country 70 years ago.
- Films Urging the U.S. To Enter World War IIIn the early days of World War II, filmmakers turned political in an effort to convince the United States to enter the conflict. These movies dramatized WW II in a way that made it clear America had to intervene.
- The Passing of a World War II VeteranOver 1,000 World War II Veterans die every day. Our Dad just became one of the statistics.
- Reflections of World War II: As the Dust SettlesCold War, Space Race, Women in the workforce, Civil Rights
- A Navy World War II, Korean War Veteran Reflects on Veterans DayVeterans Day this year, as in every year at this time, takes my thoughts back almost seven decades. Still only 16, I was envious of the older guys who got to serve immediately. I had to wait a whole year before joining the Navy.
- World War II Airplanes Fly into Local AirportsIn the Wings of Freedom Tour, you can see and experience some of the most iconic aircraft from WW II. Young and old, alike, can get an up close and personal view of the aircraft, and the more adventurous can take the ride of a lifetime.
- World War II in Color on the Military Channel - History Done RightOften times nationalism can be used to provide interest for events in the past. At least as often, however, is its potential for distortion. This program provides an unbiased, objective account of the events during that terrible conflict.
- How the Film A Midnight Clear Portrays the Peaceful Moments During World War IIFor soldiers, often the only way to keep hope and solace during the lengthy periods stationed away from home is by finding similarities between the old way of life and the current, sometimes by even finding compassion for the enemy.
- Freedom's Best -- Some Heroes of World War IINo American generation did more for freedom. Americans of World War II on the battle fields, in airplanes, on Navy ships, and back home sacrificed as most of us can only imagine. Here are a few of their stories.
- Neil Marshal Working on an Aliens Invade Earth During World War II ScriptNeil Marshal, most famous for the British soldiers vs. werewolves horror film "Dog Soldiers" and the Ancient Roman epic "Centurion," has announced that his next project will be an alien invasion story set in World War II.
World War II Museum Ships: The DestroyersThe destroyer was the versatile workhorse ship of the U.S. Navy during World War II. Today, seven are left as museum ships around the United States.- The Life of World War II Survivor Agnes Newton KeithLearn about the lifeblood of women through survivor Agnes Newton Keith.
Unusual Eateries: 356th Fighter Group Restaurant and Cabaret in North Canton, OhioWhat follows is a brief description of the restaurant, what diners can expect to experience while there as well as suggestions on other things to do while in the area.
Military Museums: Tri-State War Bird Museum in Batavia, OhioWhat follows is a brief description of the museum as well as a theme related meal stop suggestion for travelers who plan on leaving the museum and heading North on Interstates 71 and 275.- 10 Best World War II Films of All-TimeEverybody loves a good war movie and no war is used for movies more than World War II. These are the 10 best films about World War II.
Inspiration for World War II Manufacturing Poster Dies at 84Geraldine Hoff Doyle was 17 when her visage was used for the "We Can Do It" poster for homefront manufacturing during World War II.- 10 Highest Grossing World War II Films of All-TimePearl Harbor, Inglorious Basterds and Saving Private Ryan were all big hits but which movie takes home the honor of the highest grossing World War II film of all-time?
- World War II Exhibit at MuseumThe Royal Oak Historical Society wants to thank the veterans of World War II and/or their families who have graciously loaned items for the World War II exhibit at the Historical Museum at 1411 W. Webster in Royal Oak.
- World War II Exhibit in Royal OakVisit the new World War II exhibit at the Royal Oak Historical Society Museum featuring artifacts from local Royal Oak veterans and their families.
Women of World War II: The Foremothers of Women in the WorkforceThe women of World War II set the wheels in motion for the equality of women in the workforce.
National Endowment for the Humanities Sponsers Revisionist History ConferenceAccording to the blog "Powerline" the National Endowment for the Humanities sponsored a conference that featured disturbing and extreme revisionist views on the history of World War II, painting America as the aggressor and Japan as the victim.
Visit the Missiles and More Museum on Topsail Island, North CarolinaThe Missiles and More Musuem on Topsail Island, North Carolina retraces the role the Cape Fear Coast played in protecting America during World War II.
The National Museum of the Pacific WarLocated in Fredericksburg, Texas, National Museum of the Pacific War is a must see for veterans and military history buffs. Continue your World War II experience with a stay at the historically outfitted Hangar Hotel.- World War II Internment Camps: Violations of Human Rights in the USA and CanadaAn anti-Japanese feeling long before World War II. By 1905 California had enacted the anti-miscegenation law. A law forbidding marriage between Mongolians (people from the East) and Caucasians.
- Consequences of World War I Vs. World War IIThe outcomes of both world wars drastically changed modern society and altered the course of history.
Germans Were the Best Soldiers of World War IIEven though the Germans lost, they fought against more enemies than Allied soldiers.
Baseball During World War II: Give Us Your Old, Your Young, Your DisabledBaseball was desperate. A large number of the game's greatest players had been called to arms to fight in World War II and major league team owners were left scrambling to fill their depleted rosters with any warm bodies they could find.
Book Review: World War II Heroes of Southern DelawareAuthor James Diehl uses real testimonies from 50 WWII veterans to provide insight in a way that is touching as well as honorable.- For the Duration: Kids on the World War II Home FrontHow children under 10 in the U.S. viewed the biggest war of all time.
- The Turning Point of World War IIWorld War II was decided on the Eastern Front in Soviet Russia.
- Saving Michael: An Account of a Refugee in World War III interviewed a world world II refugee who recalled his time in the concentration camps as a young boy, trying to protect his family.
- 'Mad' Jack Churchill Fought During World War II with Sword, Bow, Arrows"Mad" or "Fighting" Jack Churchill was a British officer who is best known for fighting Germans in World War II with some rather archaic weaponry.
Honoring America's Minority World War II VeteransThe liberty that I and other Americans possess is founded upon the selfless sacrifice that these extraordinary warriors made on our behalf.
World War II: "The Battle of Los Angeles", February 25, 1942Almost 3 months after Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Army fired 1440 anti-aircraft shells at UFO's above Los Angeles,for a period of about an hour. The artillery fire downed no planes or other objects, but killed 3 civilians.
During World War II, a Submarine-Launched Japanese Seaplane Bombed Oregon to Start a Forest FireDuring the World War II, a Japanese submarine launched a seaplane to bomb an Oregon forest in an attempt to start a forest fire. The goal was to instill fear in the citizenry and impede the war effort.
Ike Eisenhower - After World War IIThe "I like Ike" campaign theme carried Eisenhower and the Republicans into office in 1952.- The Legacy of World War IIA look at what made the world and the United States of today.
Buyer's Guide for Authentic World War II GearAt the Front provides authentic World War II combat equipment and furnishings. Great for World War II re-enactments or for a collector's showcase, atthefront.com offers a plethora of militaria for both Axis and Allied Powers.- SPARS - Women in the Coast Guard in World War IIYet another untold story in women's history. About 10,000 women served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves to enable men to participate in the naval effort of World War II.
- World at War: Play as a World War II Soldier or as a Zombie-Killing MachineThis article provides a brief description of Call of Duty: World at War and outlines a few of the storylines and player options.
