World War II On Topic

The new film "Jimmy" explores the life and WWII service of iconic film star James Stewart, who was a combat pilot in the US Army Air Corps. In this podcast episode, Senior Historian John Curatola, PhD, speaks to Stewart's daughter, Kelly Stewart Harcourt, an executive producer on the film. "Jimmy" can be seen now in theaters nationwide. 

As we mark the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor this year, tune in Thursday, November 5, for a new season of The National WWII Museum's podcast "Secret WWII." Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, this podcast explores all angles of the surprise assault, from the rising tensions between Japan and the United States, and the intelligence failures in the days before the attack, to the military and civilian responses in the aftermath. Secret WWII is presented by The Dale E. and Janice Davis Johnston Family Foundation.  

The National WWII Museum's curator Chase Tomlin sits down with Nat Mauldin, son of Bill Mauldin, and Todd DePastino, a Mauldin historian, to discuss the Museum's new special exhibit "Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War." The traveling exhibition explores the life and legacy of one of the most important American cartoonists of the 20th century. This traveling exhibit traces Bill Mauldin's life and career from his early artistic development through World War II and into the postwar decades, highlighting Mauldin's ability to capture the daily realities of life on the front lines in Europe with honesty, humor, and sharp insight.

Jonathan Parshall discusses his long-awaited new book, 1942: Crux of War, in conversation with Rob Citino, PhD. Parshall's book looks at this pivotal year of World War II, weighing the balance of forces arrayed by the Axis and Allied powers, the nature of their war machines, and the personalities of those driving them. 

The HISTORY Channel's 'World War II with Tom Hanks' is a new 20-part landmark documentary series. The National WWII Museum in New Orleans held an exclusive early screening of the first episode, and a behind-the-scenes panel discussion with featured historian Rob Citino, PhD, and Kirk Saduski of Playtone. The National WWII Museum was proud to partner with The HISTORY Channel on this series.

World War II was fought on battlefields all over the globe. But it was also fought in the shadows—in covert operations that didn't make the headlines, both at home and overseas. The National WWII Museum presents Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops Season 2, a podcast exploring wartime tales of espionage and intrigue. Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, tune in to hear from expert historians and listen to the stories of the people who were there to uncover the secret World War II.

In this special episode, leading historians from The National WWII Museum offer a preview of Museum's upcoming two-day symposium on General George S. Patton—one of the most famous and controversial commanders of World War II. Join us for the Patton: Man of War Symposium in New Orleans on March 13-14, 2026. Visit nationalww2museum.org/patton-symposium to learn more. 

The National WWII Museum's Associate Vice President of Collections and Exhibits Erin Clancey interviews Molly Dubin, Chief Curator at the Jewish Museum of Milwaukee, and David Kunian, Curator of Music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, to discuss the new special exhibit "Degenerate! Hitler's War on Modern Art." The exhibit is on display at The National WWII Museum through May 10, 2026. The traveling exhibit, originally created by and on loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, examines the Nazi campaign against modern art and music, and features more than 65 works by artists deemed "degenerate" by the Third Reich. 

In this special episode, Playtone executive and producer Kirk Saduski interviews Nuremberg director James Vanderbilt and the film's historical advisor Michael Berenbaum, as well as best-selling author Donald Miller and historian Rebecca Erbelding.  The new film Nuremberg follows the story of the Allies, led by the unyielding chief prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon), as they endeavor to ensure the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust—all while a US Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe).  The film is based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai. 

World War II was fought on battlefields all over the globe. But it was also fought in the shadows—in covert operations that didn't make the headlines, both at home and overseas. The National WWII Museum presents Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops, a new podcast series exploring wartime tales of espionage and intrigue.  Hosted by Museum Senior Historian Bradley W. Hart, PhD, tune in to hear from expert historians and listen to the stories of the people who were there to uncover the secret World War II. Series premieres September 18. Click here to follow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secret-wwii-spies-special-ops/id1838475675