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”
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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”
Heroes of the Vosges
Heroes of the Vosges is an exciting new project that is underway in Bruyeres. A museum that will preserve the legacy of the Nisei soldiers of the 100th/442nd RCT. Alongside, the men and women of the French Forces of the Interior (FFI) will see their contributions highlighted. New museum Efforts are underway to create aContinue reading “Heroes of the Vosges”
Issei at Vimy Ridge in WW1
Issei were fighting at Vimy Ridge in World War 1 with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Among them were a number of American residents… A route to citizenship During the First World War, Japan allied itself with the Entente Cordiale, an agreement between the UK and France. Safeguarding the sea lanes in the West Pacific and IndianContinue reading “Issei at Vimy Ridge in WW1”
Veterans at WW2 commemorations
Veterans traditionally play a central role in WW2 commemorations. Veterans as living testimonies WW2 was a momentous event and remembrance services are important to honour the sacrifices made and the lives lost. They will be the centre of attention during the events highlighting the 80th anniversary of many key battles and turning points in 1944.Continue reading “Veterans at WW2 commemorations”
80th Anniversary – The 100th lands in Italy
September 2023 will mark the 80th anniversary of the “original” 100th Bn landing on the beaches around Salerno, Italy. Shipping out The men of the Hawaiian Provisional Infantry Battalion left the islands for the mainland in June of 1942. Upon arrival in California, they were renamed the 100th Infantry Battalion. Not assigned to a largerContinue reading “80th Anniversary – The 100th lands in Italy”
ABMC celebrates 100th anniversary
The ABMC (American Battle Monuments Commission) celebrates its 100th anniversary throughout this year. History March 4, 2023 officially marked a century of caring for fallen American soldiers around the world. It was on this day that President Harding signed legislation that established the organisation. Originally the ABMC was created to construct monuments to the GreatContinue reading “ABMC celebrates 100th anniversary”
Does history repeat itself?
The first month of 2023 is history already! Time just flies by these days… Times change In the past, January and February tended to be a time of relative quiet to recuperate and spend some time putting all the New Year’s resolutions into practice. After all, you promised yourself to do better with self-care… NotContinue reading “Does history repeat itself?”