A small village in Italy is still remembering the Nisei soldiers who liberated them 80 years ago. Community ties In recent years, awareness steadily grew that the Nisei soldiers fought not only in the Vosges but also in Italy. For decades, the story of the 100th/442nd RCT in Europe was associated primarily with their dramaticContinue reading “Italy honours Nisei with Piazza”
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The 100th Bn in the Spotlight
The 100th Bn is getting a lot of attention at the moment. They are the subject of a dedicated documentary that will come out this year. In addition, a dedicated itinerary maps their story. The September tour highlights their arrival in the European theatre of war. The 100th Bn’s early campaign in Italy Italy’s roleContinue reading “The 100th Bn in the Spotlight”
Women in War
Women in war are rarely the center of attention in traditional narratives. For generations, the spotlight has fallen on the men in uniform—the ones marching, fighting, commanding, and appearing in history books. With a few well-known exceptions, women were cast as supporting characters in wartime, relegated to the “home front” or rendered invisible altogether. WomenContinue reading “Women in War”
To resist or not to resist
The Hardest Choice “To resist or not?”—it’s a question that has followed humanity through every age. Some approach it with fiery conviction, insisting resistance is always a duty. Others counsel patience, compromise, or submission. But the truth is more complicated. It is easy to speak boldly about resistance when the risks are hypothetical. It isContinue reading “To resist or not to resist”
Missing
“Missing” applies both to the one who disappeared as well as the one who is now feeling the loss of that person. Stumbling over the Missing In cities across Europe, tiny brass plates glint beneath our feet. These are Stolpersteine or “stumbling stones”. Small memorials set into sidewalks in front of the last voluntarily chosenContinue reading “Missing”
V-E Day sees 80th Anniversary
V-E Day, signifying the end of World War II in Europe, was a joy-filled day 80 years ago. The 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day should be equally joyous. After all, 80 years without war on the continent is cause for celebration. 80th Anniversary of V-E Day While countries across Europe are celebrating extensively,Continue reading “V-E Day sees 80th Anniversary”
Deleting History
Deleting history or why preserving WWII stories still matters has suddenly become a very acute question. Standing in Berlin’s Bebelplatz, site of the infamous Nazi book burnings in 1933, feeling the weight of history is inescapable. The square, with its haunting memorial of empty bookshelves, is a stark reminder of the dangers of erasing theContinue reading “Deleting History”
A year in review of Nisei Legacy Tours
“A year in review” is traditionally how we approach a new year. It makes us look back at what happened over the past year and encourages us to have a look ahead at things to come. As we close out 2024, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and growing interestContinue reading “A year in review of Nisei Legacy Tours”
Building a Nisei Trail in Europe
Footfall on the Nisei Trail has been quite heavy this year! August always brings a little lull in the touring season. The peaking summer temperatures, looming back-to-school vibes, local businesses closed, … all add to that temporary interruption of tours. It doesn’t mean it’s time off for us though. On the contrary! It provides muchContinue reading “Building a Nisei Trail in Europe”
80th anniversary battlefield tours
80th anniversary battlefield tours are certainly inspiring many of you to join a trip to Europe. 80th anniversary inspires more people to connect Battlefield tours can take on many different forms, depending on who the audience is. For our tour guests, they serve as a bridge between the past and the present. They allow peopleContinue reading “80th anniversary battlefield tours”