What is your favorite armored car of all time?![]()
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Join the conversation and share your thoughts! 💭 Each week, We're posing a question about historical military vehicles, and we want YOU to weigh in. Whether you’re a history buff, or just curious—we want to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below to cast your vote! 👇![]()
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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?!![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… the answer for April 23rd is the boat hook from our PT-76B… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from April 23rd is the boat hook from our Soviet PT-76B! The PT-76B is an amphibious light tank that can travel at up to 6.5 mph in the water! Got boat hooks for your water toys? 🛥️ Let's hear it!![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, April 30th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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What is your favorite WWI era tank? ![]()
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Is it the small but mighty Renault FT? Or do you prefer the massive 29 ton British Mk.V? ![]()
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Join the conversation and share your thoughts! 💭 Each week, We're posing a question about historical military vehicles, and we want YOU to weigh in. Whether you’re a history buff, or just curious—we want to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below to cast your vote! 👇![]()
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Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?!![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… the answer for April 16th is a section of spare tracks from our M5A1 Stuart… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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Speaker Series: D-Day and the Angels of Mercy
June 1, 2024 @ 2:00 pm, ending 3:30 pm
Free with standard museum admission
Angels of Mercy is the story of D-Day and a particular sub story of two brave combat medics who saved dozens of lives with fighting all around them. It also tells the story of Dr. Hirsh’s personal family connection to D-Day and why Operation Overlord means so much to him.
About the speaker:
Michael Hirsh, MD, FACS, FAAP is a native New Yorker who is a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the UMass Medical School and served as Surgeon-in-Chief of the UMass Memorial Children’s Medical Center in Worcester, Ma. from 2009-2019. He was Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Associate Surgical Director of the Trauma Center and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. He continues to serve as the Pediatric Trauma Director and Co-Director of the Injury Free Coalition (IFC) of Worcester. He is Past President of the IFC National from 2009-2011. He formerly served as Principal Investigator of Injury Free Pittsburgh from 1993-2000.
Dr. Michael Hirsh is a distinguished figure in the medical community, renowned for his expertise in pediatric trauma and injury prevention. Serving as a pivotal member of the healthcare team at UMass Memorial Hospital, Dr. Hirsh has dedicated his career to advancing the field of pediatric medicine through his tireless commitment to patient care, research, and education. With a profound emphasis on community outreach and advocacy, he has championed initiatives aimed at safeguarding children from preventable injuries and enhancing overall well-being. Dr. Hirsh’s innovative contributions have not only revolutionized pediatric trauma care but have also inspired countless medical professionals and caregivers worldwide.
