"Those who cannot learn from the past, are doomed to repeat it."—Santayana
"There is much to see, too much, perhaps. My generation doesn't understand what happened back then, maybe we don't want to. But we must! Lest we forget, lest it ever happen again; we must fight to retain the memory of those who fought, suffered and died.
The Veterans that are still with us today are nuggets of living history that can and must be learned from. Come and join me on a learning adventure!
Pick from any of the battles and events below to explore a slice of history. Each selection contains veteran's testimony, biographies, pictures, sounds and more...
- Prelude to War & Timeline
What were the events that led up to the explosive World War II? What harbored bitterness' left over from World War I, combined with elaborate lies and economic crises to form one of the most destructive eras of this century? What happened when? Find out here!
- The Homefront
Was combat the only way to fight? What about those who were unfit or not able to join the fighting in the military? For women, children and left behind men, the homefront was teeming with opportunities to serve and make a difference. Find out what you can do!
- Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941—Codes, encrypted messages, who knew the truth and when? A historic fiction account of what really happened!
- D-Day
June 6, 1944—Who planned this massive assault on the German held beaches of Normandy? America, England and Canada united to blow a hole into German occupation and reclaim France for the Allies. How many thousands of men died? How strong was the resistance? How bloody was the fight?
- Bataan
April-May, 1941—Who knows to horror of these forgotten troops. With Washington concentrating on winning the war in Europe first, these valiant men felt the sting of abandonment. A beacon of light in the growing sea of Japanese occupation, when did Bataan fall and why?
- Battle of Britain
September, 1940-May, 1941—A fight for England's skies. Hitler couldn't afford to fight the Russians on one front and England on another, one of them had to go. The tiny British Isles were selected to be easily subdued, but he was mistaken! Every night for years, German bombers pummeled the Isles, would the English crumble?
- Battle of the Bulge
December 12, 1944—"The greatest American battle of the second World War. The most terrible and costly battle fought by Americans in any war!"-Churchill. What was at stake? What lit the fire under the army of Germany to launch a surprise attack with such ferocity? Who killed more, the gun fire or the wickedly low temperatures?
- Children of the War
"The children had nothing to smile about." With their parents fighting, dead or at home, the children in the foreign front knew little happiness. Especially those persecuted by the Germans or in captivity, there was little to smile about.
- The Merchant Marine
The life line of our armed forces, the Merchant Marine risked their lives to deliver supplies to our fighting men.
- VE Day
May 8, 1945—The Germans have surrendered! The guns will be silent and the Nazis exterminated. The new Fuehrer has pledged for peace...but is that really what he wants?
- Follow the Bomb - the Saga of the A-bomb
Four bombs, three bomb sites, two desolated cities and one truth. Why were the cities selected? Who pushed the button? Why was it necessary?
- VJ Day
It's OVER! The Japanese have agreed to terms of unconditional surrender. The troops can come home. For some it is a time for great joy and celebration; but what about the families who lost sons and fathers? What about those who will lose their jobs? Is everyone rejoicing?
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