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Not coincidentally, football employs military terms associated with war, such as “aerial attack,†“blitz,†“field general,†and “trench warfare.†Beyond providing essential jargon, by necessity and choice the military linked with colleges during World War II to preserve the game and keep schools from closing, and utilized football’s rugged physical, mental, and competitive conditioning to prepare men for combat, boost morale, and help win the war.
Troops thought the snow was colder than usual. The turkey dinner served at noon tasted good, but otherwise there was…
The World War II service of two lifelong Wilmington friends led them on similar paths from the Normandy beaches to…
This year marks the 75th anniversary since World War II ended. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the StarNews…
WILMINGTON, NC–Due to COVID-19 the traditional July 4th Open House at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center has been…
Wilmington and Southeastern NC in WWII May 8, 2020 – 9:30 a.m. North Brunswick Newcomers Club, Leland Cultural Arts Center
The Battle of Iwo Jima Sept. 28 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Battleship North Carolina
Rosie the Riveter: American Women in WWII Jan. 8, 2020 – 1:15 p.m. Great Oaks Club, Landfall Country Club
Wilmington and Southeastern NC in WWII Nov. 14 – 11:00 a.m. Historical Society of Topsail Island, Assembly Building, Topsail Beach
THE AFRIKA KORPS AT HOME IN WILMINGTON, 1944-46 Sept 17, 2019 – 10-12:00 a.m. PLATO Society of Osher Lifelong Learning…
Contributions to War Effort North Carolina Shipbuilding Co. constructed 243 cargo ships for Merchant Marine and Navy All five armed…