Service On Celluloid

This week the panel takes aim at 1976's "Midway," co-starring Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, and Hal Holbrook—as well as recycled footage from several previous (and much better) WWII films. 

Following our discussion of "Schindler's List ,"  hear survivor Luna Kaufman speak of the horrors she endured as a child in Płaszów concentration camp.

This week our experts look at the masterpiece, Schindler's List . Exploring the relationship between businessman Oskar Schindler and SS officer Amon Göth – how two men of similar circumstance, chose such vastly different paths. 

Following our review of  Saving Private Ryan , hear from veterans Dr. Hal Baumgarten and Harley Reynolds, who saw firsthand the chaos and carnage of D-Day.

Celebrated WWII epic "Saving Private Ryan" turns 20 this summer. It remains one of the most famous depictions of World War II to date. Is it true to history? We sought to answer that question on this week's episode.

Following our review of "The Best Years Of Our Lives", hear from veterans Francis Resta and John "J.J." Witmeyer, who recount the struggles they faced upon returning from World War II.

This week's episode takes a hard look at  The Best Years of Our Lives , the timeless film about veterans and the battles they fight upon returning home. Special Guest: Dr. Marsha Gordon, Professor of Film Studies at North Carolina State University.

Following our review of  Twelve O'Clock High , hear from veterans George Roberts, John "Lucky" Luckadoo, and Bob Shoens, who saw firsthand what was happening within the US Army Air Forces during World War II.

Upon seeing the WWII film,  Twelve O'Clock High , Curtis LeMay is reported to have said that he "couldn't find anything wrong with it."  Tune-in to see if our historians agree.

Service on Celluloid is a new, captivating historical podcast that takes a deep look at depictions of World War II on film over the last 70-plus years. Set for an initial run of six episodes, in-house experts at The National WWII Museum along with special guests will hold lively debates on the historical merits of treasured classics and smaller films alike. Debuting the week of June 18th, films wi...