Experience WWII through the stories of Iowans who lived it. Watch interview segments, read bios and see now-and-then photos.
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View WWII history the way newsreels showed it. Also, watch rare film footage from the Woman's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAC).
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On December 7, 1941, the United States entered World War II. By the time the war ended on August 15, 1945, almost every person on earth was affected in one way or another. Iowans who were at home had major roles to play in winning the war as well. Their sacrifice helped determine what kind of conditions, both political and social, would exist once the war was over.
More than 276,000 Iowans went into military service during World War II. 8,398 never returned. Iowa Public Television's production of Iowa's World War II Stories is a tribute to those Iowans who put their lives on hold for more than three years to fight against the Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan. This Emmy® award winning program preserves the memories of some of those Iowans who served on the home front and the battlefront.
More than 276,000 Iowans went into military service during World War II. 8,398 never returned. Iowa Public Television's production of Iowa's World War II Stories is a tribute to those Iowans who put their lives on hold for more than three years to fight against the Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan. This Emmy® award winning program preserves the memories of some of those Iowans who served on the home front and the battlefront.
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