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 The "Greatest Generation" recount their experiences from Pearl Harbor to the Doolittle Raid.
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Veterans' recollections from D-Day to victory in Europe.
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Tales of tremendous battles above, below and on the vast Pacific Ocean.
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The stories of those who stayed behind, went without, waited for the soldiers' return. Watch |
Utah World War II Stories Lesson plans available on UEN.
Utah World War II Stories is a stirring landmark series in four parts. The men and women of "the Greatest Generation" recollect the pivotal events of World War II in this important series from KUED. Utahns tell some of the greatest stories of their lives in The Struggle, Europe, The Pacific and The Home Front. Utah sent more than 70,000 troops to war; to the jungles of Asia, the mountains of France, the air over Berlin and the waters of the Pacific to battle the forces of tyranny and reclaim freedom. More than 3,600 never returned to tell their stories. Those who did carry with them a sense of pride and unfailing humility. Suggested Reading Learn more about WWII. Find places to visit in Utah and Web sites where you can learn more. |
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Read WWII stories submitted by viewers Honor Roll: List of Utah WWII casualties Explore the official documents released from the government in 1946.
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Utah World War II Stories was funded in part by major grants from the Stephen G. and Susan E. Denkers Family Foundation, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the Cleone Peterson Eccles Endowment Fund, and the Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation.
Additional funding was provided by the Stewart Education Foundation, the C. Comstock Clayton Foundation, Kennecott Utah Copper, the University of Utah, and the Utah Humanities Council. |
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