I found a couple of interesting articles that have Nebraska ties this week. World War II stories for long focused on the big events; significant battles, generals, and the world leaders on the big stage.
For the past few years, we have gotten a much different kind of WWII story; the heroism of individuals and the smaller stories that helped turn the tide of the war. The one below is one of those stories.
Bellevue woman’s unspoken heroism during World War II may soon become a full-length film • Nebraska Examiner
For years, Jean Watters, a British-born Bellevue resident, kept secret her critical role in helping defeat Hitler in World War II.