Chatham Marconi Welcomes Mr. Joe Yukna to its Speaker Series
Learn about Cape Cod’s amazing connections to D-Day, arguably the most important date of the 20th Century. The Cape was the original home of the Engineer Amphibious Command and the Amphibious Training Command. Some of the units that formed and/or trained here were the the 1st Engineer Special Brigade (ESB), the 2nd ESB, 3rd and 4th ESB, 1st Infantry Division, the 45th and 36th Infantry Divisions.
While Chatham Navy Radio was quietly and surreptitiously having a major impact on the naval Battle of the Atlantic, there was much more expansive activity going on elsewhere on Cape Cod. This photo lecture describes the exploits of the units that trained here on the Cape and then went on to dramatically affect the D-Day battle. The 1st Engineer Special Brigade (ESB) was one such unit. It was formed in June, 1942 at Camp Edwards (now Joint Base Cape Cod) and trained on Washburn Island (off the coast of East Falmouth). Two years later, following amphibious assaults in North Africa and Italy, its soldiers landed on Utah Beach on D-Day. The 1st ESB landed 30 minutes before the regular troops and suffered a 30% casualty rate.
Learn why the Government ‘stole’ the ferry Naushon, how the Amphibians’ "zoot suit” saved hundreds of lives, and much more about the Cape’s fascinating connections to D-Day.
About Our Speaker
Military historian Joseph Yukna is a co-Founder and the Director of the Cape Cod Military Museum in Bourne, Mass. Joe's interest in the military history of Cape Cod began over twenty years ago while working as a civilian Department of Defense Police Officer on Camp Edwards.
Founded in 2002, the Chatham Marconi Maritime Center is a 501(c)(3) organization which celebrates the rich history of 20th Century maritime radio and explores the innovative advances in science and technology that continue to transform our lives. The Center comprises the historic Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum, an Education Center offering in-house STEM education in communications science and technology, and the Chatham Marconi TechSmart education outreach initiative designed to bring its proven wireless technology curricula directly to children in Cape Cod classrooms. More at: www.ChathamMarconi.org.
About the Chatham Marconi Speaker Series
Programs are usually presented on the first Thursday of each month from September through June, and on alternate Thursday evenings during the Summer. Subjects are drawn from the resources of the Marconi-RCA Wireless Museum, the Education Center's STEM programs, or member-suggested topics related to our mission.
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Date and Time
Thursday Oct 3, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Fees/Admission
General Admission is $10 either per person attending or for Zoom webinar access for one linked computer. In-person seating is limited. Reservations may be made at ChathamMarconi.org/speakerseries .
This event is free for Chatham Marconi members. Why not join now at www.ChathamMarconi.org to enjoy future Speaker Series programs at no charge?!
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