Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

Unsung Heroes Of WWII (G488)

G – History

Learn about some ordinary and some extraordinary people who went out of their way and risked their lives to help the Allies win the war against Nazi Germany. Class includes a weekly 30-minute Great Courses video featuring historian Lynne Olson, then a lecture to provide context and details and fill in any missing gaps. The instructor presents for approximately 40 minutes and allows time for Q&A.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Martin Cohen

COHEN, MARTIN — M.B.A., business/marketing, New York University. Worked entire career in innovation, new product and new business development for several consumer product appliance companies. Last 35 years traveled over 150 times to China for product development and sourcing. Last 10 years worked as a consultant. (G299, G488)

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