Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘Crimson Tide’
Crimson Tide (1995) is an American submarine thriller directed by Tony Scott and starring actors Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. The film masterfully combines suspenseful…
Götheborg of Sweden: The Replica 1700s Ship That Rescued a Modern-Day Vessel In Distress
Götheborg of Sweden – or Götheborg III – is a seagoing replica of the Swedish East Indiaman Götheborg I, which was launched in 1738. The original ship…
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,…
Victory Markings Were Used By Pilots To Show Wins Against the Enemy
It’s undeniable that aerial combat played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of numerous battles during World War II. The skies were dominated by…
Jamaicans Made Up Over Half of the Caribbean’s RAF Volunteers During WWII
People from all walks of life came together to fight during World War II, defending their countries and upholding the values of freedom and democracy.…
Temporary Graves Were Erected In WWII to Lay to Rest Those Who Died In Battle
The Second World War claimed the lives of millions of servicemen from various nations. As the conflict raged on multiple fronts, the need to bury…
Royal Air Force Airmen Underwent Intense Training Before Taking to the Skies for Missions
The Royal Air Force (RAF) played a critical role in the Allied victory during World War II. Behind the courageous pilots who took to the…
The American Forces Endured Arduous Fighting At Con Thien During the Vietnam War
Amid the jungle landscapes and dense terrain of the Vietnam War, military strategists on both sides sought to establish outposts. One critical location was Con…
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…
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 Best Vietnam War Movies to Watch If You Like ‘Platoon’
Platoon (1986) is one of the greatest movies about the Vietnam War. Starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe, the film was directed by…