Reflections on the 75th anniversary of D-Day: The personal experiences of World War Two

Sponsored by Adam Matthew
Recorded on 05/16/2019

Posted in Primary Sources and Special Collections

Summary:

This year sees the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a pivotal moment in a war that changed American society. Personal histories can provide rare opportunities for us to understand these changes and events through the voices of those who experienced it.

In this webinar, our panel will consider current approaches to researching the Normandy landings, and how personal histories and testimonies can be a rich source of knowledge for academics and students in understanding the impact and legacy of World War Two in America.

Speakers:

Michael Neiberg
Professor of History, Department of National Security and Strategy
US Army War College

Kimberly Guise
Assistant Director for Curatorial Services
The National WWII Museum

Sophie Heath
Senior Editor
Adam Matthew