Every November 11, Americans pause to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. In Georgia, that tradition of service stretches from the Revolutionary War to the present day. Across generations, Georgians have answered the... More than 80 years after the end of World War II, the legacy of the men and women who served remains one of the most important chapters in American history. Between 1941 and 1945, approximately 16.4 million Americans served in the United States Armed Forces. Among... Across Georgia, there are places where the landscape still carries traces of World War II. An old runway disappears beneath grass. A concrete foundation sits quietly in the woods. A former barracks has found a new purpose. A municipal airport occupies ground where... Today, Georgia’s coast is known for historic cities, barrier islands, beaches, marshes, and maritime communities. During World War II, it was also part of America’s front line. The Atlantic carried ships, supplies, and military personnel toward the war in... World War II changed the lives of American women in profound ways. Across Georgia, women entered factories, served in uniform, volunteered in hospitals and community organizations, supported military installations, and kept farms, businesses, schools, and households... Across Georgia, World War II memorials stand in courthouse squares, parks, museums, military installations, and small-town gathering places. Some are elaborate monuments. Others are simple plaques bearing names. Each asks us to do the same thing: remember. More than... 