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 October 28th is the feed drum from an MG-34… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from October 22nd is the drum mounting clip on a German MG-34! This is not actually a drum magazine, but rather a hollow container which holds and guides a 50 round belt of ammunition! ![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, October 29th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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In celebration of Halloween, today, Saturday, October 25th – All children 16 years and younger in costume get free admission with a paid adult admission. ![]()
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Come join us for some candy, spooky scavenger hunts, and Halloween festivities!
Meet the SA-2 Guideline! #AmericanHeritageMuseum #visitma #militaryhistory #historymuseum #WWII #ww2 #WorldWarII #worldwar2 #army #tanks #worldoftanks #tanknerd #avgeek #warbird #vietnamwar l
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 October 15th is the firing lever on our British 6-Pounder… 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.
