Little Minnesota in World War II Archives

Remembering Bertil Gustafson, Lost in the Battle of the Bulge

Posted on February 21, 2018

In their book Little Minnesota in World War II, Jill A. Johnson and Deane L. Johnson tell the story of more than 140 soldiers from tiny Minnesota towns—places with a population around 100—who served in the armed forces, and died, during World War II. Today they share...

World War II Heroes from Minnesota’s Littlest Towns

Posted on January 24, 2018

in History

by Liliane Opsomer

Little Minnesota in World War II: Tiny Towns, Big Contributions!

Posted on July 12, 2017

in New Release

by Liliane Opsomer

In their book, Little Minnesota in World War II, historians Jill Johnson and Deane Johnson share the heroism and history of Little Minnesota’s lost sons by recounting their service through their letters home, sharing family photos, and even by interviewing surviving relatives. This exhaustively researched book tells the...