NORFOLK — To continue commemoration of the World War I centennial, the MacArthur Memorial in downtown will host 1918: Americans in Battle, a one-day World War I Symposium on Oct. 6.
The symposium, from 9 a.m. to noon, will feature distinguished historians Edward Lengel, Mitch Yockelson, and William Walker, according to a news release from the city.
In 1918, millions of American troops arrived on the Western Front, greatly expanding the combat role of the Army and the Marine Corps.
The symposium will evaluate the performance of American troops on the battlefield during that critical year and examine how this performance forever shaped American identity and perception of the war.
The event is free, but registration is requested. To register call 757-441-2965. Registration and additional information may also be accessed via the Memorial’s website.
