Written By Jacob Mata The Battle of Okinawa was one of the showdowns before the United States would find itself on the Japanese mainland. The 82-day battle on Okinawa itself lasted from April 1, 1945, until June 22, 1945. On April 1st, 1945, more than 60,000 soldiers and marines landed ashore on the beaches of Okinawa. The landings that morning went relatively unopposed as the Japanese refused to fight on the beaches. The Japanese wanted to make the U.S casualties as high as

On Display, Curated by Laureta Huit Avery Cox displays a portion of the Japanese flag, and the American flag he Guarded in captivity This year 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of our Bataan Prisoners of War. This exhibition reflects on their final year of internment. We honor their freedom by commemorating significant events throughout the year.  We are highlighting the rescues, raids, escapes, and narratives that ultimately secured their freedom through va

On Display Now, Curated by Aaron Krebsbach American soldiers in a trench near Douamont, France, ca November 1918. World War I Museum Database, Object No. 2005 . 74.37.116 On January 16, 1917, German Minister for Foreign Affairs, Arthur Zimmermann sent a coded message to the German Consulate in Mexico to give the Mexican Government and Mexican President Venustiano Carranza, offering the return of the territory lost in the Mexican-American War if Mexico entered the First World

Fukuoka Prison Camp #17 Entrance with Clandestine American Flag The New Mexico Military Museum is proud to present “Flags of Freedom:   Honoring the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Our Bataan Prisoners of War.” Opening Reception: January 30, 2025, at 5 P.M. Featuring an exhibition discussion by Author Hampton Sides and Museum Director Laureta Huit. The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of our Bataan Veterans. We will honor their freedom by commemor