Tag Archives: World War II

Finding Private Gordon

Last year on WPT’s University Place, researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison outlined their search for the missing remains of United States Army Private Lawrence Gordon who was killed in action at Normandy in World War II. Through their work, his remains have been … Continue reading

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“Sherlock’s” Benedict Cumberbatch Reads News From D-Day

Today, BBC Radio listeners heard actor Benedict Cumberbatch read the original 8 a.m. news report that was broadcast 70 years ago on D-Day. The original news bulletin offered the first warning to many Europeans that the D-Day invasion had begun. Throughout … Continue reading

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The Many Faces of D-Day

My grandfather was drafted to serve in World War II soon after his 18th birthday. After leaving his Michigan home to undergo training, he boarded a ship and spent the entirety of his deployment on the water, sending and receiving … Continue reading

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Churchill

Watch Churchill at 7 p.m. Starting Sunday, August 18 on Wisconsin Public Television. I have always found it interesting to learn more about well-know people and places years after they were on the public’s mind. Nowadays, reporters are digging into … Continue reading

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3D Spies

Watch NOVA “3D Spies of WWII” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 on Wisconsin Public Television. It’s almost funny how unmanned drones are just now making it into mainstream media. The concept of a scouting plane has been around since … Continue reading

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