Part I: Okinawa: Genesis of a Battle
...for Okinawa’s geography. The island was long and narrow, measuring sixty-two miles long and two miles wide at its narrowest point, and hilly in its northern and southern ends. Most...
William L. Sims: A Lifetime of Service
...most recent oral history interview- Organic therapy for veterans Missing grenade pin The story behind the sunglasses on the statue Chess clocks at the VA On leading veterans organizations >>...
Federal Grant Awarded to Wisconsin Veterans Museum
...immense holdings of images we have at WVM while contributing to the long-term safety of the images. We are very excited to increase what is visible to the world through...
Overhead at Omaha Beach with D-Day Flier Leonard Schutta
...not only their intended targets, but also the friendly forces down below. To avoid any possible major friendly-fire disaster with the thousands of US forces below them approaching those exact...
In Recognition of Aviation Month – The Story of Robert Balliet
...could whistle. And so when we were at this barn that one night, the last night, I said, “Slim, ‘Indian Love Call’”. He loved to whistle “Indian Love Call,” and...
Remembering Pearl Harbor The Story of Herbert “Herb” Buehl
...attack, he finally began to feel run down and was starting to feel the full effects of the day. The men now had nothing, and sleeping was nearly impossible. The...
USS Cole Bombing: The Road to 9/11
...by the crew of the USS Cole, when she sailed again after her subsequent repair. Author’s Note: In February 2017, Sharon Priepke donated the military effects of Marc Nieto to...
Vietnam: The Indochina Wars, 1945-1975
...United States involvement over the years culminated in a major war from 1965 to 1973 – the effects of which are still felt today. Join Museum Director Chris Kolakowski and...
Iraq by Way of Stoughton: A Marine’s story
...its horrific effects on a modern city. Following that troubling experience, Corcoran decided to become entirely civilian and not be on active duty or in the reserves. He established a...
Curator Conversations- September 11, 2001: Two Decades Beyond
...History Kevin Hampton will discuss the events of that day and their after effects. REGISTER HERE This event is suitable for all ages. Program funding made possible by the Wisconsin...