142 Years After the Bombardment of Angoon, US Navy Offers Formal Apology
Over 140 years after the US Navy obliterated the village of Angoon, Alaska, the service has issued a formal apology. The long-awaited event marks an…
Clive Owen to Star in Historical Thriller ‘Kristallnacht’
British actor Clive Owen has starred in many big-name productions, notably King Arthur (2004), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2006) and Valerian and the City of…
How Did Benito Mussolini Die? The Demise of Italy’s Fascist Dictator
Benito Mussolini was one of the world’s major leaders at the onset of the Second World War. Becoming Italy’s prime minister in 1922, he’d sought…
Facts About the Purple Heart, the Oldest Military Decoration Still Presented to US Service Members
The Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed in service to the United States. Created by George Washington in 1782, it is the…
After Renouncing Her German Citizenship, Marlene Dietrich Dedicated Herself to the American War Effort
German actor Marlene Dietrich was one of the most famous faces of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Moving to the United States after her breakthrough role in…
Actors You May Not Have Realized Served in World War II
Several big-name actors served in World War II – Clark Gable, James “Jimmy” Stewart, David Niven, Henry Fonda, etc. – risking their lives in Europe…
One of the Last Surviving Navajo Code Talkers Has Died at 107
One of the last surviving Navajo code talkers has died. The passing of 107-year-old John Kinsel, Sr. on October 19, 2024, was announced in a…
Tiger 131 Returns to Action After Undergoing Engine Overhaul
In May 2024, the team at the Tank Museum, in Bovington, United Kingdom, noticed their beloved Tiger 131 was suffering an oil leak. This prompted…
Did You Know the Last Ever US Cavalry Charge Into Combat Occurred in World War II?
When you think of World War II, you likely picture aircraft whizzing through the air, tanks firing their massive guns and troops using vehicles to…
Tom Hardy to Narrate Paramount+ UK Docuseries About the Special Air Service
Paramount+ UK has announced it’s tapped actor Tom Hardy to narrate a three-part docuseries about Britain’s Special Air Service (SAS). Title Special Forces: Most Daring…
British Submarine Found 81 Years After Disappearing Without a Trace
A Royal Navy submarine that seemingly vanished without a trace during the Second World War has finally been located off the coast of Greece. HMS…
PT-91 Twardy: The Polish Tank That Traces Its Roots Back to the Soviet T-72
When you think of European military powers, Poland might not be one of the first to come to mind – but it should. The country’s…