The Great War, or World War I, had been raging for almost three years before U.S. Army forces began to arrive in Europe to help defeat Germany in 1917. All told over 2 million American troops served during the conflict, half of which were in combat in northern France. Follow museum educator John Maass on a virtual tour of Washington, D.C., area sites commemorating the Soldiers and events of this dreadful war.
Dr. John R. Maass is an education specialist at the National Museum of the United States Army. He received a Ph.D. from the Ohio State University in early U.S. history and military history. A former U.S. Army Reserve officer, his most recent book is “The Battle of Guilford Courthouse: A Most Desperate Engagement” (2020).
Register for the VIRTUAL Battle Brief on November 5 at 7 p.m. ET
This program is offered VIRTUALLY and IN-PERSON on Tuesday, November 12. Museum guests may attend in-person. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register for the VIRTUAL Battle Brief on November 12 at 12 p.m. ET
Register for the IN-PERSON Battle Brief on November 12 at 12 p.m. ET
In September 1777, Gen. George Washington posted his army along Brandywine Creek west of Philadelphia to defend the capital city from an enemy attack. British and American forces battled for hours along the winding stream in one of the largest and bloodiest engagements of the Revolutionary War. Learn from museum educator and historian John Maass about this key battle on the long road to independence.
John R. Maass, Ph.D. is an education specialist at the National Museum of the United States Army and a former officer in the US Army Reserve. He received a Ph.D. from the Ohio State University in early U.S. history and military history. His most recent book is “The Battle of Guilford Courthouse: A Most Desperate Engagement” (2020).
Register for the VIRTUAL Battle Brief on December 3 at 7 p.m. ET
This program is offered VIRTUALLY and IN-PERSON on Tuesday, December 10. Museum guests may attend in-person. Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register for the VIRTUAL Battle Brief on December 10 at 12 p.m. ET
Register for the IN-PERSON Battle Brief on December 10 at 12 p.m. ET