World War II

Untold Story Of World War II Heroism Revealed

Alex Granados and Frank Stasio — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:07:02 +0000

We’re all familiar with the brave soldiers who fought and died during World War II, but the story of a group of medics and nurses, stranded in Nazi-occupied Albania, remained untold until now.

Writer Cate Lineberry chronicles the tale in her new book, “The Secret Rescue: An Untold Story of American Medics and Nurses Behind Nazi Lines” (LBC/2013). Host Frank Stasio talks to writer Cate Lineberry about her new book.

Conscientious Objector Documents Pacifist Role In World War Two

Alex Granados and Frank Stasio — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:22:25 +0000

Ned Arnett was a conscientious objector during World War Two, a position that was rare and not commonly documented.

Colors of Confinement

Frank Stasio, Nicole Campbell and Shawn Wen — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:21:00 +0000

Bill Manbo’s family was just one of many forcibly relocated into Japanese internment camps during World War II. He recorded his time there on a 35 millimeter camera and eventually passed the photos along to Eric Muller, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Honoring Jan Karski

Alex Granados and Frank Stasio — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:53:00 +0000

The Nazi invasion of Poland launched World War II in Europe and ushered in one of the most destructive periods in world history. A group of freedom fighters called the Polish Underground fought the Nazis throughout the war.

NC WWII Veterans Awarded Legion of Honour

Jessica Jones — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Ten veterans in North Carolina received France’s highest honor in a special ceremony yesterday. The French Consul General in Atlanta awarded the Legion of Honour to a group of World War Two veterans in a ceremony at the old state capitol building. The retired service members say they were lucky to survive a war that changed their lives forever.

Battleship To Get Repairs

Jeremy Loeb — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:40:00 +0000

A relic of World War II and source of pride for North Carolinians is getting some much-needed repairs. The Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington will have work done on its hull starting in April. But people will be able to tour the ship as the work is taking place.

Spokeswoman Heather Loftin says it's an opportunity for a new generation to experience history in the making: