Fictional Military Leaders We’d Follow Into Battle
When it comes to military movies, directors can get a little carried away with the heroism of leaders. This list of fictional military leaders showcases…
Alan Turing’s Efforts to Decode German Enigma During World War II
Alan Turing was a British mathematician and cryptanalyst who worked tirelessly with a team of codebreakers during the Second World War. Together, they cracked encrypted…
Benelli M4: The Superior Semi-Automatic Shotgun Built Specifically For Combat
Produced by Italian firearms manufacturer Benelli Armi SpA, the M4 semi-automatic shotgun is the fourth and final model of the Super 90 line. Built for…
Mont-Saint-Michel Was ‘Liberated’ By One Soldier and Two Reporters In World War II
During the Second World War, Mont-Saint-Michel was occupied by German soldiers, making it a highly-visited destination for the enemy. For four years, the French were…
There Was Almost a ‘Forrest Gump’ Sequel – A National Tragedy Prevented Its Development
Arguably one of the greatest films ever made, Forrest Gump (1994) charmed audiences around the world, smashing the box office and bringing several quotes into daily…
Cairo: The US Navy SEAL Involved In Taking Out Osama bin Laden Was Also A Dog
The death of Osama bin Laden is one of the biggest moments in history, and one name stands out among the heroes who were involved…
What Does John Wick’s Back Tattoo Say? The Meaning & His Marine Corps Connection
The John Wick franchise has been popular ever since the first film was released in 2014. Something that’s noticeably missing is any kind of explanation…
Goodyear Once Developed An Inflatable Aircraft Known As The ‘Inflatoplane’
During the 1950s, Goodyear became more involved with the US military, trying its hand at creating an aircraft that was compact enough to be delivered…
Emotional Drone Footage of Margraten American Cemetery
Drone footage has captured the true magnitude of the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in Margraten. Built to serve as a final resting place for…
Walt Disney Served As An Ambulance Driver for the Red Cross During World War I
Growing up, Walt Disney had a passion for drawing. He pursued this as he matured, turning sketching into not just a career, but the biggest…
Albert Hickman: The F3H Demon Pilot Who Refused to Eject and Saved the Lives of 700 Americans
Disaster doesn’t just strike in the heat of battle; there are times when things go wrong during training, which put servicemen’s lives in danger. That’s…
The TV Adaptation of ‘Das Boot’ Continues Where the Original Film Left Off
If you loved the 1981 film, Das Boot, then you’re going to love that there’s a recent TV series. Produced by Bavaria Fiction for Sky…