Triumphant Spirit: America's WW II Generation Speaks
“Triumphant Spirit’ is a cable television series that features the stories of a generation that fought and won the Second World War. The series was produced by Brookdale Community College. Each interview can be seen via the Library of Congress and Youtube. Directed by Brian Hemstreet
The Institute Offers: Expert History Speakers
Presentations by knowledgeable speakers before organizations, clubs, school audiences. Seminars conducted by subject experts at locations desired by the host. Informative, educational trips for all ages conducted at home and abroad by tour guides. Guest speakers for public and private events & ceremonies.
Books by Paul Zigo, Director, World War II Era Studies Instititute
Purchase When Men Have To Die
“When Men Have To Die” is a revealing book about the fall of the Philippines to the Japanese in April 1942 and the subsequent Bataan Death March. It features the memoir of Army veteran Harry J. Whittinghill, one who was there and suffered afterwards as a Japanese prisoner of war for over three long years. The book is co-authored with Dr. John McLaughlin, former director of the NJ World War II Book Club and Marie Somers, retired Director of Communication for Information Technology at Seton Hall University.
Purchase The Longest Walk
This book details via narrative, photos and maps the story of the 29th Infantry Division from D-Day June 6, 1944 to the capture of St. Lo, France 40 agonizing days later - "the longest walk." The book features photos of the actual invasion, the story of what happened during the course of battle, and color photos of what the battlefield looks like today. It salutes the contribution of the Division to the Allied victory ultimately achieved on May 8, 1945.
