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LINKS
To the right are links to organizations dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the brave men and women
who fought for America in WWII through their living history projects and portrayals.To the left are links to
videos and books that honor the memory of those brave men and women.
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Recommended reading and viewing for students of the Second World War.
Connect to the Marcus Brotherton website for his 4 books about the Band of Brothers plus other books about the 101st Airborne Division.
The true story of the most decorated platoon of World War II.
The true story of the sacrifice made by a small Virginia town on D-Day.
Read the first person account of a citizen-soldier in the 84th Infantry Division - The Railsplitters.
Guy Whidden is a veteran 101st Airborne paratrooper. This book recounts his service in WW II through letters written to his mother. Heavy censorship forced her to read between the lines.
The true story of a helmet's journey from the battlefield to the home of surviving relatives.
A remarkable journey from childhood through the Second World War and beyond.
War stories and recollections from the men who were there. Remarkable stories and vintage photos.
A women betrayed, another sacrificed in a chain reaction of double crosses that alters World War II.
Another excellent historical novel of American paratroopers in WW II from author Gary Varner.
Links to websites, films and videos that honor the memory of the brave men and women who fought for America in WWII. Controversial film for those interested in airborne operations in Europe during the Second World War
WWII Servicemen and Servicewomen celebrating VJ Day in Hawaii
Click for a Pictorial Tribute to WWII Servicemen and Servicewomen
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Organizations dedicated to keeping the memory alive. The World War II foundation produces educational films and creates initiatives recognizing the bravery and enormous contributions made by the men and women of the United States military during World War II so that future generations of Americans appreciate the determination and sacrifice that enabled perpetuation of our basic freedoms.
A museum in Toccoa, Georgia where many World War II paratroopers trained. Dedicated to keeping the memory of those warriors alive.
Easy Company 508th PIR 82nd Airborne Division Re-enactors from Central Pennsylvania
WASPs on the Web
Dog Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division Re-enactors from the United Kingdom fourjas@btopenworld.com
The 101st Airborne Museum in Bastogne honors the brave stand made at the Battle of the Bulge
French people in this organization regularly place flowers on the graves of Allied soldiers
Each person in the organization is assigned a specific grave to attend
Mid Atlantic Air Museum - Reading, PA. Connect with Aviation History
2nd Battalion Headquarters Company 506th PIR - 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) Info@airborne506.org (Re-enactors)
2nd Battalion Easy Company 506th PIR - 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) (Re-enactors) Info@easy506th.org
508th PIR - 82nd Airborne Division (All Americans) Pathfinders (Re-enactors)
517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team Fox Company jcfrom73@hotmail.com
29th Infantry Division World War II Living History (Re-enactors)
5th Ranger Infantry Battalion - Able Company (Re-enactors)
The World War II Historical Preservation Federation info@wwiifederation.org
5th Ranger Battalion - Official Website
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