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‘My Way’ Is Based On the Story of Yang Kyoungjong, But Did He Actually Exist?

Jang Dong-gun as Kim Jun-Shik in 'My Way'

My Way (2011) follows the story of a Korean soldier who fights for the Soviet Union, Japan and Germany during World War II. The South…

USS Harder (SS-257): The WWII-Era Submarine That Took Out Five Enemy Destroyers In Four Days

USS Harder (SS-257) sailing close to shore + USS Harder (SS-257) at sea

The USS Harder (SS-257), a Gato-class submarine, served in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. She was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and…

Bruce Willis’ Film ‘Tears of the Sun’ Gave Post-9/11 America An Important Moral Message

Ryan McLachlan
Still from 'Tears of the Sun'

US Navy SEALs are infamous special operators. It’s fitting, then, that they’ve been the subject of numerous films, among them 2003’s Tears of the Sun.…

Before He Was Britain’s Most Popular Leading Man, Kenneth More Served with the Royal Navy

HMS Aurora (12) at sea + Kenneth More as Second Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller in 'A Night to Remember'

Kenneth More was one of Britain’s greatest actors, both on-stage and on the silver screen. He became a household name, but only after he served…

‘Superman’ Actor Henry Cavill Reveals First Photos from the Set of ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’

Special Operations Executive (SOE) memorabilia on display + Henry Cavill as Superman in 'Man of Steel'

Henry Cavill, best known for his roles in the Superman franchise and Netflix’s adaptation of The Witcher video game series, has revealed the first photos…

Northrop Grumman X-47B: The US Navy’s Historic Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle

Northrop Grumman X-47B flying near the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77)

The Northrop Grumman X-47B is an American unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). Two were developed for use under the US Navy’s Unmanned Combat Air System…

The History of the US Navy’s Canceled World War II-Era Battleships

Model of a South Dakota-class battleship between two supports

The Second World War produced many legendary battleships – Bismarck, HMS Hood (51), Yamato, Roma (1940) and USS Iowa (BB-61). That being said, the conflict…

Albert Göring Used His Brother’s Name to Help Jews Escape Germany

Albert Göring's mugshot

There’s one Göring who comes to mind when people think of the Second World War, yet some may be surprised to learn there was actually…

Valentin: The German U-boat Pen That Survived Multiple 22,000-Pound ‘Grand Slam’ Bombs

Two images showing the destruction caused by the Grand Slam bombs that were dropped on the Valentin U-boat pen

During the Second World War, the British dominated the waterways. Their naval fleet proved to be one of the biggest threats to Germany and, as…

The Red Army Used Camels to Fight the Germans at the Battle of Stalingrad

Two German soldiers riding a camel

The Second World War saw numerous technological advancements intended to provide distinct advantages over the enemy. Among these were, of course, tanks, which were used…

M1903 Springfield: The World War I-Era Rifle That Continues to See Service With the US Army

Ryan McLachlan
Members of the US 3rd Infantry Regiment's Drill Team holding M1903 Springfields

The United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903 – commonly known as the M1903 Springfield – was a rifle used primarily by the US military.…

Korean War Helicopters That Were Vital to Those Serving In the Conflict

Troops walking toward a Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw + Sikorsky H-5 Dragonfly taking off

The Korean War took place between 1950-53 and saw the UN coalition forces operate a plethora of military vehicles, including helicopters. The United States, in…