National WWII Museum Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Nazis on the Potomac: The Top-Secret Intelligence Operation That Helped Win World War II
Robert K. Sutton
Join us as Author Robert K. Sutton discusses his book "Nazis on the Potomac: The Top-Secret Intelligence Operation that Helped Win World War II". The book details the crucial work at Fort Hunt, Virginia, where German prisoners were interrogated. https://t.co/mzdyYyUe0e https://t.co/OVyee0ei2l
Hardcover, 2022
$34.95$17.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945
Rana Mitter
Join us next week for an engaging conversation about Sir Rana Mitter's two masterful works, "Forgotten Ally" and China’s Good War: How World War II Is Shaping a New Nationalism." https://t.co/wCOGlr9mgy
Paperback, 2014
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials: How American Women Commemorated the Great War, 1917-1945
Allison S. Finkelstein
In commemoration of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we hosted a conversation with author Allison Finkelstein, PhD, on her book “Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials: How American Women Commemorated the Great War, 1917-1945.” Click to watch: https://t.co/KP1UHNsxpc https://t.co/FiuSmanQEN
Hardcover, 2021
$54.95$29.95 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
Gold Star Mother
T. H. Martin
In commemoration of Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we hosted a conversation with author Allison Finkelstein, PhD, on her book “Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials: How American Women Commemorated the Great War, 1917-1945.” Click to watch: https://t.co/KP1UHNsxpc https://t.co/FiuSmanQEN
Paperback, 2017
$9.95$4.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
American Women During World War II
Claudia Hagen
Join us for a FREE student webinar on February 23 at noon highlighting the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a battalion made up of over 800 African American women during World War II. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/MpPRkJAsdK https://t.co/nWkS12x7nv
Paperback, 2015
$21.45$10.73 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Divisions: A New History of Racism and Resistance in America's World War II Military
Thomas A. Guglielmo
Join us, in-person or virtually, on February 23 for a conversation with Divisions author, Thomas Guglielmo, PhD, and Marcus Cox, PhD, Non-Resident Fellow, Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy. Learn more & register here: https://t.co/Qs7KRh7VRg https://t.co/EWsO5Wq8Em
Hardcover, 2021
$39.99$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ship of Ghosts: The Story of the USS Houston, FDR's Legendary Lost Cruiser, and the Epic Saga ofHer Survivors
James D. Hornfischer
The third episode of our "World War II On Topic" podcast is now available! In "Ship of Ghosts: USS Houston at the Battle of Java Sea," revisit Author James Hornfischer's discussion on his book at the 2011 International Conference on World War II: https://t.co/xec3IB4Emh
Paperback, 2007
$22.00$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dunkirk: The History Behind the Major Motion Picture
Joshua Levine
The fourth episode of "World War II On Topic," our newest podcast, released today! Click below to hear Museum Librarian Wesley Lucas leads a discussion with author Joshua Levine on "Dunkirk: The History Behind the Major Motion Picture." https://t.co/qWKR9LLYh1
Paperback, 2017
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Luck of the Draw: My Story of the Air War in Europe
Frank Murphy
Join us for a special conversation with Elizabeth Murphy and Chloe Melas, daughter and granddaughter of late WWII veteran and author Frank Murphy, as they discuss Luck of the Draw: My Story of the Air War in Europe. Learn more here: https://t.co/vcAZC5hkF1 https://t.co/oSRkwA3b6y
Paperback, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Spirit of St. Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Joseph J. Foss was born on April 17, 1915, and became fascinated with flying at the ag of 11 when he saw Charles Lindbergh on tour with his aircraft, the “Spirit of St. Louis”, at an airfield in Renner, South Dakota in 1927. Read about the recipient here: https://t.co/b3vfBJOSFj https://t.co/2Dpk0udEx6
Paperback, 2003
$24.00$12.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book