Just a Few C.B.I. G.I.s Back from the War
...public’s interest—the China-Burma-India Theater became known as the “Forgotten Theater” despite its strategic significance during the war. In the early 1940s, the US was eager to support China in their...
The Price of a Name by Kevin Hampton
...the Iron Brigade of the West.” – Cincinnati Daily Commercial, September 22, 1862 Comprised of the 2nd, 6th, and 7th Wisconsin Infantry, as well as the 19th Indiana, General John...
Victory in the Pacific Part VI: A Better World Shall Emerge
...Saigon’s fall to North Vietnam in 1975. Malaya (Malaysia) and Singapore became sovereign nations after winning a guerrilla war known as the Malayan Emergency. In British India, trials of pro-Japanese...
WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM AND PARTNERS TO HOST “WORLD WAR 100: A CENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM”
...and initiatives. To learn more about the Commission activities, visit worldwar1centennial.org # # # Wisconsin Veterans Museum · 30 West Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703 · 608.267.1799 www.WisVetsMuseum.com · www.facebook.com/WisconsinVeteransMuseum...
WISCONSIN HISTORY TOUR ALONG WITH THE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY
...7:30 pm, doors open at 7:00 pm. For information visit https://www.wisconsinhistorytour.org/Route/Cities/Kenosha.aspx. About Wisconsin Historical Society The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active...
ARTHUR SZYK: AN ARTIST AT WAR AND JOHN VLOSSAK: WARTIME CARTOONS FROM CALCUTTA TWO EXHIBITS OPENING AT THE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM
...Vlossak was inducted into the Army in February 1943 and later served in Calcutta, India. He painted posters and cartoons depicting his often humorous look at Army life in the...
The Life-Saving Gift to Majil Steiner
...and upon returning to his base in Chakulia, India a few days later, mailed it home to his wife, Majil, back in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Along with the parachute came...
WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM FEATURES “WAR : RAW HEALING MILITARY TRAUMA THROUGH EXPRESSIVE ART” EXHIBIT
...the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wis. For more information on program participation, visit www.a4th.org. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is an educational activity of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs...
Ghost Mountain Commander from Neillsville
...sale in our online bookstore: The Ghost Mountain Boys: Their Epic March and the Terrifying Battle for New Guinea In the future, we hope to post another Ghost Mountain soldier’s...
WORLD WAR I STORIES FROM A CENTURY AGO TOLD IN VETS’ OWN WORDS IS A FIRST FOR WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM
...details, visit www.WisVetsMuseum.com. About the Wisconsin Veterans Museum The Wisconsin Veterans Museum dates to 1901 when it was established as the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall...