World War II

History Matters: Camp Ruston in focus

Gary Joiner, Ph.D. — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:35:00 +0000

Commentator Gary Joiner examines the historical context of the World War II POW Camp Ruston

History Matters: A look back at the Jeep's historical legacy

Gary Joiner, Ph.D. — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:36:06 +0000

Commentator Gary Joiner profiles the iconic World War II vehicle: the Jeep. Its characteristics are still seen in today's Jeep Grand Cherokee.

WWII veteran draws visitors to Belcher, La. memorial

Kate Archer Kent — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:15:08 +0000

W.H. Greene, 87, of Belcher, La., reflects on the hand-to-hand combat he saw while stationed in the Philippines as a staff sergeant in World War II. A decade ago, he erected a memorial park in honor of all war veterans outside his home.

History Matters: Saluting the Mighty Eighth Air Force

Gary Joiner, Ph.D. — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:19:22 +0000

The greatest aerial armadas in the history of warfare were flown by the Mighty Eighth Air Force in World War II. Commentator Gary Joiner looks back at its 70th anniversary.

McDonald: A Reflection on August, 1945

Archie McDonald, Ph.D. — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:35:00 +0000

Commentator Archie McDonald Reflects back to August, 1945 and events which changed the world.