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Rick Atkinson ‘The Guns at Last Light’ Video Series – John K. Waters and the Hammelburg Raid

Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Rick Atkinson (An Army at Dawn, The Day of Battle) offers another “sneak peek” in our series of videos for the final book in his epic “Liberation Trilogy,” The Guns at Last Light.

Speaking from the Museum’s own Guests of the Third Reich: American POWs in Europe exhibit, Atkinson tells the story of John K. Waters and his connection to General George Patton’s ill-advised raid on the Hammelburg prison camp.

Don’t miss your exclusive opportunity to get The Guns at Last Light on May 8, V-E Day, at The National WWII Museum’s pre-release event, a week before the May 14 public release. This free event includes a book signing and presentation by the author. RSVP now to ensure your spot.

If you cannot join us here for the event, you can still pre-order a signed copy of The Guns at Last Light from the Museum Store. All purchases fund the Museum’s educational mission.

Rick Atkinson ‘The Guns at Last Light’ Video Series – Ted Roosevelt

Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Rick Atkinson (An Army at Dawn, The Day of Battle) sat down with Museum President and CEO, Dr. Nick Mueller, to offer a series of “sneak peek” videos for the final book in his epic “Liberation Trilogy,” The Guns at Last Light.

In our second installment, the author introduces us to the accomplished Bridger General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. — son of 26th President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt — relating stories of heroism and his constant struggle to break free of the shadow of his father.

Museum insiders have the exclusive opportunity to get The Guns at Last Light on May 8, V-E Day, at a pre-release event here at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, a week before the May 14 public release. You won’t want to miss this free event, which also includes a presentation by the author. RSVP now to ensure your spot.

If you cannot join us here for the event, you can still pre-order a signed copy of The Guns at Last Light from the Museum Store. All purchases fund the Museum’s educational mission.

Rick Atkinson ‘The Guns at Last Light’ Video Series – Normandy

Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author, Rick Atkinson (An Army At Dawn, The Day of Battle) recently sat down with The National WWII Museum President and CEO, Dr. Nick Mueller, to discuss The Guns at Last Light, the final book in his epic “Liberation Trilogy.” In the first installment of this “sneak peek” video series, the author shares just a few of his discoveries regarding the Normandy invasion — making it clear that even in regards to the most well known battles of WWII, there is always more to learn and discover.

The Guns at Last Light will be released on May 14, 2013. An exclusive pre-release event will be held at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans on May 8, 2013. This free event includes a presentation by the author that is guaranteed to shed new light on the Normandy invasion and the liberation of Europe.

Pre-order a signed copy of The Guns at Last Light from the Museum Store. All purchases fund the Museum’s educational mission.