Military History Resource Center
Walk Where History Was Made
For many veterans, military history travel is about more than sightseeing. It is an opportunity to honor those who served, gain a deeper understanding of historic events, connect with the sacrifices of previous generations, and preserve the stories that helped shape our nation and the world.
The Military History Travel Resource Center was created to help veterans, military families, history enthusiasts, and travelers discover battlefields, memorials, museums, cemeteries, historic sites, and military heritage destinations around the globe. Whether you're planning a pilgrimage to Normandy, exploring the battlefields of Gettysburg, visiting Pearl Harbor, or standing on the grounds where history unfolded, you'll find destination guides, planning resources, historical context, suggested itineraries, and travel tips to help you make the most of your journey.
Explore the resources below and discover the places where courage, sacrifice, and history come alive.
1. World War II
Explore the battlefields, museums, memorials, and historic sites that tell the story of World War II in Europe, the Pacific, and the United States.
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2. Normandy & D-Day
Discover comprehensive guides to Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, La Fière Bridge, the Normandy American Cemetery, and other essential D-Day sites.
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3. American Battlefields
Explore significant American battlefields and military heritage sites, including Gettysburg, Antietam, Yorktown, Saratoga, and other locations that shaped our nation's history.
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4. Pearl Harbor & The Pacific
Learn about Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, Pacific War museums, and destinations connected to America's war in the Pacific.
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5. Korea & Vietnam
Explore military history destinations associated with the Korean War and Vietnam War, including memorials, museums, battlefields, and remembrance sites.
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6. Military Museums
Discover aviation museums, military museums, armor museums, presidential libraries, and collections that preserve military history and tell the stories of those who served.
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7. Memorials & Cemeteries
Visit places of remembrance including Arlington National Cemetery, Normandy American Cemetery, military memorials, monuments, and sacred sites honoring service and sacrifice.
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8. Veteran Bucket List Sites
Explore iconic military history destinations that many veterans hope to visit at least once, from Normandy and Pearl Harbor to Bastogne, Iwo Jima, and beyond.
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