Nazi Saboteurs at Horseshoe Curve during WWII

Join Historian Kenneth Serfass to learn about the attempt of four Nazi saboteurs to destroy the Pennsylvania Railroad and specifically Horseshoe Curve in Altoona Pennsylvania during WWII.  Altoona became an important part of the war effort being the most important rail connection between the Midwest and the east coast’s shipping ports. To strike at the Pennsylvania Railroad and specifically the Horseshoe Curve would have hindered America's ability to move troops, war material, and natural resources necessary to support the fighting in both theaters. Most important was the propaganda value of such a terror attack, at least as Hitler saw it. Today the tale of these Germans is little known, but fascinating, and reflected now in a time of international terror attacks across the globe.

Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt, Kenneth J. Serfass, is a professional living historian portraying Ulysses S. Grant primarily, but also the first keeper of the Sea Girt Lighthouse, Abraham Wolfe, and now also a non-descript conductor on the once-great Pennsylvania Rail Road. Ken enjoys sharing the stories of a forgotten but important incident in US history that rings true in the modern era of international terrorism. Stories like this give insight into the past about building our country and help people remember what life was like as America became the great power we know and love, thanks to the greatest generation.