Event Summary
andmark Events invites you to join us in Mobile, Alabama as we spend a day at the wonderful USS Alabama Battleship Memorial park. Historian Bill Potter will provide a fascinating overview of WWII before we turn you loose to explore the storied battleship, an authentic submarine and a hangar full of vintage aircraft on your own.
- The USS Alabama has declined our appeal to spend the night onboard and will be closing the park at 5PM on Wednesday. We have adjusted our schedule and pricing accordingly. If you registered for an overnight, we will issue you a complete refund if you desire, or refund the difference if you want to join for the day only. We have secured a meeting room in a nearby Hampton Inn for an evening fellowship time on Wednesday night.
Tour Highlights
USS Alabama — Mobile Bay
The largest and most costly war in the history of mankind occurred a mere 75 years ago. Millions of men served in the armed forces of most nations in the world and millions died, both civilian and military. In the aftermath, national boundaries changed, governments fell and were replaced, often by worse ones, and a new type of war began between the two superpowers left standing. Among the key weapons that brought about victory for the United States, were the powerful battleships, carriers, and submarines of the Pacific Fleet. We begin our tour aboard one of those battleships, the USS Alabama (BB-60), anchored now in Mobile Bay. We have the run of the ship until 5pm and will be taught by military historian Bill Potter about the war, battleships and the role of the Alabama in many major battles in the Pacific.
Event Speakers
Bill Potter
An experienced historian and avid bibliophile, Bill Potter combines a lifelong study of American history with an uncommon ability to captivate audiences of all ages as he traces the providential acts of God throughout the ages. Mr. Potter has taught history in high schools and colleges, has led many tours of American and European historical sites and brings to each event a wealth of experience and knowledge. An experienced researcher and writer, Mr. Potter possesses a practical knowledge of antiquarian books, documents, and artifacts and has published several short books and has penned many articles and book reviews for publication. Bill has earned a well-deserved reputation as a man gifted in communicating the story of God’s providential hand in American history. As a father of eight children, he appreciates the necessity of passing on to the succeeding generations the richness of both our regional and national history. He and his wife, Leslie, reside in Virginia.
Event Schedule
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Bill Potter will be speaking at the Teach Them Diligently Convention May 6-8 in Mobile at the Mobile Convention Center (separate admission required).
Accommodations
Mobile
Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel
There are many lodging options in Mobile with a wide variety of rates and amenities. We find Trip Advisor to be helpful when scouting properties, and VRBO is an excellent resource families seeking furnished houses or apartments in the area.
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Study Preparation
Key People
James Battle
Augusta Evans Wilson
Michael Krafft
Key Events
Battles in the Marianas
Gilberts
Philippine Sea
Preparations for D-Day
D-Day
Key Issues
Causes and Accountability for WWII
The Nature of Warfare in the Modern World
Even the Best Men are Sinful
Just War
Recommended Reading
D-Day, by Stephen Ambrose
Theodore Roosevelt: The Life of a War Hero, by H. Paul Jeffers
Decision in Normandy, by Carlos D’Este
A Short History of WWII, by James Stokesbury
American Lion, by Jon Meachum
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