The 2013 International Conference on World War II, 1943: Victory in the Balance, focuses on the period when the war’s outcome was still uncertain and it’s ultimate cost — in lives, property and suffering — was unknown. Top scholars in the WWII field will explore key battles, personalities and controversies from the middle of 1943 to the stalemate at Anzio in February of 1944.
Day 1 : Thursday, November 21
Hosted in US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center at The National WWII Museum
Opening Reception & Lecture
Welcoming Remarks and Introduction Dr. Nick Mueller
1943: Victory in the Balance Dr. Donald Miller
Day 2 : Friday, November 22
All sessions hosted at Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel
Opening Remarks
Utmost Savagery: Facing New Forms of Warfare Dr. Nick Mueller
1st Session : Germany Wins the Air War
Moderator — Dr. Conrad Crane
Flying to Defeat Dr. Donald Miller
Defending the Reich: The Luftwaffe Dr. Williamson Murray
2nd Session : Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Moderator — Alex Kershaw
Execute Against Japan Lt. Joel I. Holwitt
Undersea Warrior: “Mush” Morton Don Keith
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Full itinerary here at the official website: 2013 International Conference on WWII.
