Could Hans Tragarsky Be The Unknown German Soldier In This Famous Image?
The above photo is undoubtedly one of the best-known German images of World War II, showing a soldier carrying ammunition around his shoulders. It’s understandable…
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…
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.…
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘Gladiator’
Gladiator (2000) is an acclaimed ancient Roman historical epic, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. Set during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius,…
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…
The Iraqi Air Force Buried Its MiG-25s In the Desert to Stop Them Being Destroyed By the US
There are some things you don’t expect to find hidden in the middle of the desert, and a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 is certainly one of them. The…
Judy Garland Did Her Part For The War Effort By Performing At War Bond Drives
World War II brought about immense challenges and uncertainties. During these dark times, Hollywood played a crucial role in lifting the spirits of the masses.…
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…
Downed Nakajima B5N2 Torpedo Bomber Off the Coast of Papua New Guinea
During the Second World War, the Nakajima B5N emerged as one of the most formidable aircraft in the Imperial Japanese Navy’s (IJN) arsenal. Renowned for…
Even Children Were Thrilled Following the US’ Entry Into WWI
World War I was truly the first conflict of its kind, engulfing much of the world from 1914-18. While the majority involved became embroiled in…
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…
‘The Hurt Locker’ Was a Box Office Flop, Despite Being a Critically-Acclaimed Film
Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker (2008) saw Jeremy Renner portray a character serving in the Iraq War. While the film did poorly upon its debut in…