Latest / Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Wilmington’s WWII Legacy Revealed | Wilmington News
Retired Navy Captain and WWII historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr. drops his 21st book, “Don’t’cha know there’s a war on?” — a heartfelt tribute to Wilmington’s historic designation as America’s first WWII Heritage City, a title he helped secure since 2007. Raised in Wilmington during the war and with four decades in the Department of Defense, Jones brings deep personal and professional insight into the era, spotlighting firsthand accounts from shipyards, POW camps, and D-Day heroes — including a chilling U-boat attack off Kure Beach. He also honors the unsung roles of women and Black citizens who…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.