World War II File

Nicholas Winton was an English stock broker when he visited Czechoslovakia in 1938 just after Hitler had invaded that country.  He saw the suffering and the despair of the Jews who were living in ghettos and on the streets.  The plight of the children especially moved him...

It was the largest armored tank battle in history.  It is quite a story.  Take a listen.

In our World War II file today we look at the importance of music during the war years.  What do you think was the #1 song during World War II?  Read and listen below...

Today in the World War II file we take a look and a listen to the story of the U.S. Navy convoys!

Millions read it...did you?  Take a listen...

It is one of the most astonishing facts of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's tenure in the White House.  Few American knew he was forced to use a wheelchair because of his paralysis.  He was never seen in a wheelchair.  And the entire press corps obeyed the unwritten rule to never photograph him using a wheelchair is they saw it...

This is an incredible story. You have never heard of Calvin Graham before...but after listening to his story you will not soon forget him!  Click below for the details...

This Saturday in our World War II file we find out about what General Eisenhower called "the boat that won the war."

Today in our World War II file, we take a look at true British grit and determination during some of London's darkest hours.  Click below to listen.  

Today we hear the remarkable story about a ship you have never heard of before, the U.S.S. Susan B. Anthony!