The Tragic Last Stand of the HMS Hood Against Germany’s Prized Battleship Bismarck
The HMS Hood (51), nicknamed the “Mighty Hood,” was the pride of the British Royal Navy, embodying the pinnacle of warship design in the early…
Upcoming WWII-Era Horror Film Loosely Based On Loss of Australian Corvette HMAS Armidale
Shark films are a staple of the horror genre and one Australian filmmaker is looking to meld this style of film with the war genre.…
New Trailer Release for Kate Winslet’s Upcoming World War II Film ‘Lee’
A brand new trailer for Kate Winslet’s upcoming World War II-era drama, Lee, has been released. Based on the life of famed war correspondent Elizabeth…
Paddy Mayne Executed Some of the Most Daring Raids Against Enemy Strongholds During World War II
Paddy Mayne, a figure of both controversy and admiration, stands out for his contributions throughout the Second World War. His leadership in the Special Air…
Was Herbert Sobel Really As Horrible As ‘Band of Brothers’ Made Him Out to Be?
Herbert Sobel is widely considered to be one of the most disliked characters in the war genre, whether that be in film or television. David…
Was the Allied Bombing of Dresden a War Crime or Wartime Necessity?
The Bombing of Dresden, Germany stands as one of the most controversial events of the Second World War and is a stark symbol of the…
An Earache Saved Paul Newman From Certain Death During the Battle of Okinawa
When thinking of the biggest names of Vintage Hollywood, it’s likely Paul Newman comes to mind. The actor, philanthropist and auto racer starred in some…
Battle of Iwo Jima: One of the Bloodiest Battles in US Marine Corps History
As dawn broke on February 19, 1945, a small volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean became the stage for one of World War II’s most…
320th Barrage Balloon Battalion: The Only African-American Unit to Storm Normandy on D-Day
“The conventional wisdom of D-Day is that there were no Black soldiers who landed on those beaches, but the truth is that there were almost…
WWII-Era Anti-Submarine Munitions, Smoke Devices Found Off Los Angeles Coast
Oceanographers working off the coast of Los Angeles, California have discovered that a site previously believed to just be home to toxic chemical waste was…
Johnnie Johnson: The Highest-Scoring Western Allied Air Ace of World War II
Several pilots cemented themselves into history with their skills during the Second World War. One aviator, Johnnie Johnson, did more than the average person, taking…
The Irish Postmistress Whose Weather Forecast Changed the Course of D-Day
Throughout World War II, many individuals went about their everyday lives, unaware of the repercussions of their actions. One of them was Maureen Flavin Sweeney,…