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…
Nearly 500,000 Purple Hearts Were Made In Preparation for the Proposed American Invasion of Japan
Operation Downfall was a planned military operation by the United States and its allies toward the end of the Second World War. The aim was…
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,…
The WWII-Era Heroics of the Real-Life Monuments Men
During World War II, a group of unlikely heroes emerged who were dedicated to preserving the world’s cultural heritage. Known as the “Monuments Men,” this…