Tom Hanks Fired An Actor from ‘Band of Brothers’ Because He Had ‘Dead Eyes’
Band of Brothers (2001) is one of the best miniseries ever released. Depicting the World War II-era service of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment,…
‘1917’ Producer Bringing Story of Polish Hero Witold Pilecki to the Big Screen
The World War II-era heroics of Witold Pilecki are slated to be depicted on the big screen, thanks to the producer of the 2019 film,…
Roddie Edmonds: The NCO Who Risked His Life to Save Hundreds of Jewish-American POWs
A number of Americans risked their lives to save those in trouble during the Second World War, but few were as brave as Master Sgt.…
The Tank Museum Raffling Off Ride In Tiger 131
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom is offering military history fans the incredible opportunity of riding in the only running German Tiger I tank,…
Gary Sinise Says Playing Lt. Dan in ‘Forrest Gump’ Changed His Life
Gary Sinise is an actor known for a variety of television and film roles, the most popular of which is 1994’s Forrest Gump. For the…
10 Weapons the Germans Used to Fight Against the Allied Advance on D-Day
The turning point for the war in Europe, D-Day saw the Allies execute a daring invasion of German-held France via Normandy. Both sides were equipped…
The Capes Worn By Characters In ‘Game of Thrones’ Are Actually IKEA Rugs
Bringing the world of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire to television, Game of Thrones (2011-19) caused a stir like no other.…
Colorblind Firefighter Brought to Tears After Seeing American Flag’s Colors for the First Time
Old Glory is an enduring symbol of the American spirit. For many, it’s a source of pride and the reason they do some of the…
Trailer for ‘The Great Escaper’ Shows Michael Caine as D-Day Veteran Jordan Bernard
In 2014, a World War II veteran by the name of Bernard Jordan made headlines after he left his retirement home in Britain and journeyed…
Dale Dye Ensured These Military Movies Were As Authentic As Possible
Dale Dye is a US Marine Corps veteran who valiantly served his country during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to the United States, he…
Audie Murphy: The Most Decorated Soldier In US History
Audie Murphy was one of the most famous faces of both the US Army and Hollywood. He valiantly served overseas throughout the Second World War,…
Charity Allows War Veterans to Unearth the Secrets of the Battle of Waterloo
While scientific digs are typically conducted by the likes of archaeologists and palaeontologists, there’s a war charity that actively looks to get military veterans involved.…