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World War II Reflections

101st Airborne Division

101st Airborne Division

Boston
Monday, May 28, 2012

Reflections on World War II experiences from three veterans of the Army's 101st Airborne Division and a Holocaust survivor.  They are joined by two actors who appeared in the HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers."  The World War II Foundation hosted this event.

Updated: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 11:47am (ET)

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