World War II Archives - Task & Purpose

By Haley Britzky Jul 13, 2021

News

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

“We never got a parade. We just went home to our families.”

By Capt. Charlie Anderson Jun 15, 2021

History

Why this US Army tank unit proudly calls itself ‘The Bastards’

"It’s okay. We deserve it."

By Paul Szoldra Jun 6, 2021

History

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

"We will accept nothing less than full Victory!"

By James Clark Jun 4, 2021

Entertainment

The Omaha Beach landing in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ changed how we look at WWII

“I wasn’t there in 1944 in June on Omaha Beach, but seeing that I somehow felt I was."

By David Roza Jun 4, 2021

Culture

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

Surprisingly, surviving a fall like Lt. j.g. Levenson’s is not unheard of.

By James Clark May 8, 2021

History

This Medal of Honor recipient crashed his plane on purpose to get to his downed wingman

What he did that day had never been attempted before, and has never been repeated since.

By David Roza Apr 5, 2021

History

‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend

“This is going to be a fighting ship. I intend to go in harm’s way, and anyone who doesn’t want to go along had better get off right now."

By James Clark Mar 22, 2021

Culture

‘Call of Duty’ wants you to bring a shovel to a gunfight, like these 4 badasses did in real life

Surprisingly, this has actually happened in real life.

By James Clark Mar 8, 2021

Unsung Heroes

We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons

Legend.

By Haley Britzky Mar 7, 2021

News

That time Hitler’s nephew joined the US Navy to fight his evil uncle is the ultimate family drama

“"My father used to say to my mother, 'Doesn't Patty look a lot like Adolf Hitler?'"

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Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

Why this US Army tank unit proudly calls itself ‘The Bastards’

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

The Omaha Beach landing in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ changed how we look at WWII

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

This Medal of Honor recipient crashed his plane on purpose to get to his downed wingman

‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend

‘Call of Duty’ wants you to bring a shovel to a gunfight, like these 4 badasses did in real life

We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons

That time Hitler’s nephew joined the US Navy to fight his evil uncle is the ultimate family drama