World War II
Author Robert Edsel talks about the WWII monuments men

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k93NJmuJ9wc

Robert Edsel, author of the book, "The Monuments Men," speaks with the president of the National World War II Museum about the obstacles that veterans during World War II went through to protect important cultural artifacts from destruction by the Nazis. Edsel not only explains the basis for his book on the monuments men, but also gives an account of what had to be done to preserve history by some brave unsung heroes.

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