Where History and Heroes  Meet

INDIANAPOLIS WORLD WAR II ROUNDTABLE - ERNIE PYLE CHAPTER

NOV & DEC

Current Newsletter

"Battle of Nomonhan"

by John Shively

This is the first of a two part lecture series on the battle of "Nomonhan, The Antecedents of World War II". This first lecture is about the battle of Nomonhan that took place on the Mongolian Steppe in the summer of 1939 that was consequential for both the war in Europe and the looming war in the Pacific. The second part of this lecture will be about the behind the scenes diplomacy, primarily between the Soviet Union and Germany but also with England and France leading up to the outbreak of the Pacific war and the attack on Pearl Harbor, that was influenced, in part, by the outcome of the battle at Nomonhan.


The Battle of Nomonhan: https://youtu.be/cW2TYkdD_9k
All comments and constructive criticism welcome.
John Shively

​indjcs@aol.com

2023 NEWSLETTERS

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JANUARY

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This book explores Indiana’s great contribution to the war by highlighting many of the military bases, memorials, monuments, and museums throughout the state as well as sharing the stories of those who served in combat theaters and at home.


Books can be acquired directly from the author Ronald P. May by contacting him at: ron@ronaldpmay.com) or from The History Press by contacting Hali Lawrence at: hlawrence@arcadiapublishing.com.

View the brief YouTube video link for an overview of the book. https://youtu.be/e94ueVnRK_I.

Announcements

APRIL

2021 NEWSLETTERS

MAR & APR

JUNE

COLLECTING 

Your Favorite WWII Movie or Book Titles
If you have several, that is okay. Write it on a piece of paper (your name is optional) and give it to WWII RT President ("Doc") Chuck Holt. We will collate and share this information with you.

JUNE

MARCH

​​ACCEPTING INFORMATION FOR FUTURE NEWSLETTERS

Please send new items to editor, Kathryn Lerch, klerch@parktudor.org

Refer to our newsletter’s front page 'bookmark' column for future program dates.

APRIL

MAY

JAN & FEB

MARCH

NOVEMBER

JULY

JANUARY

AUGUST

2022 NEWSLETTERS

New book by Ronald P. May, Published

by The History Pres​s

"World War II Indiana Landmarks"

​​New YouTube lecture by John Shively:

"Nomonhan, The Antecedents of World War II"

NEEDED

Veterans Day Speaker

The 500 American Legion Post is looking for a Veterans Day speaker. If you are interested, then contact WWII Roundtable President Dr. Charles Holt.

FEBRUARY

MAY & JUN

OCTOBER

OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER

Front page of WWII Roundtable May 2021 Newsletter

WANTED

Suggestions for Future Speakers​​

The WWII Roundtable Executive Board is looking to fill program slots for 2023. Please send suggestions for future speakers to Dr. Holt: charles.holt@va.gov, or Kathryn Lerch: klerch@parktudor.org; or Bill Ervin: wervin@butler.edu

JULY

MAY

DECEMBER

AUGUST

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need several volunteers to back each other up with audio visual (AV) duty. We will train you to help with monthly tech support setting up AV equipment for our slide show programs at Northside Events & Social Club. The club also provides assistance and troubleshooting support with technical problems. If you are interested, please email Karl Kleinbub: knj1002@myninestar.net or phone (317) 607-6948 to provide us with your contact information.