Valor | War History

Fouled Anchor: What Does the Navy Chief Anchor Mean?

Samantha Franco
CPO. Kalaw standing with his arms crossed + Fouled anchor emblem

The fouled anchor is a symbol most associated with the US Navy. The term “foul” generally refers to something that’s wrong or difficult. However, its…

Netflix’s Adaptation of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Shows the Brutalities of Trench Warfare

Felix Kammerer as Paul Bäumer in 'All Quiet on the Western Front'

One of the most talked about films of 2022 was All Quiet on the Western Front. The adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic anti-war novel…

The British Army Took Over the Village of Tyneham to Prepare for D-Day

Geoff Moore
Allied soldiers standing among supplies

In December 1943, the British Army took over a village to prepare for the Allied invasion of Normandy. On the south coast of the United…

Museum Releases Promotional Booklet Ahead of ‘The Third Man’ Film Anniversary

Geoff Moore
Orson Welles and Carol Reed on the set of 'The Third Man'

In advance of the 75th anniversary of the post-Second World War film The Third Man (1949) in 2024, a hand-sized booklet had been published to…

The Most Historically Accurate War Movies Ever Released

Rosemary Giles
Promotional poster for 'Saving Private Ryan' + Promotional poster for 'Platoon'

There’s nothing quite like a good war film, with over-the-top explosions and lifelike special effects. While a popular genre, there are some releases that stand…

The Tank Museum to Republish David Fletcher Book About the 79th Armoured Division

Clare Fitzgerald
'Vanguard of Victory: The 79th Armoured Division' placed atop an armored vehicle

The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom has announced it’ll be republishing David Fletcher’s famed book, Vanguard of Victory: The 79th Armoured Division. Originally published…

How Many Times Did the World Nearly End During the Cold War? Answer: A Lot

Samantha Franco
Mushroom cloud rising into the sky + John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev sitting together

There were numerous times throughout the Cold War where the world nearly ended. The Cuban Missile Crisis, for example, saw the United States and Soviet…

The Vought F-8 Crusader was Nicknamed the ‘Last of the Gunfighters’

Vought F8U-2 Crusader in flight

The Vought F-8 Crusader was an American jet-powered fighter that served with the US Navy from 1957-76. During its tenure, the aircraft participated in the…

NR-1: The Smallest Nuclear Submarine In US Military History

NR-1 anchored at port

Submarines are typically built to house a sizeable crew, given the amount of time they’re expected to serve beneath the ocean’s surface. There was one,…

James Stewart Paused His Hollywood Career to Bomb German Strongholds In Europe

Consolidated B-24 Liberators in flight + Military portrait of James Stewart

James “Jimmy” Stewart is among the most recognizable stars from the era of Vintage Hollywood. Starring in the likes of Vertigo (1958), It’s a Wonderful…

The Republic F-84 Thunderjet Was the ‘Champ of the Fighter-Bombers’

Four Republic F-84B Thunderjets in flight

The Republic F-84 Thunderjet was an American jet-powered fighter-bomber. Primarily flown by the US Air Force from 1947-64, it suffered many issues during its development…

Army Ranger vs Green Beret: What’s the Difference Between Green Beret and Ranger Special Forces?

Samantha Franco
Aldo Ray as Sgt. Muldoon in 'The Green Berets' + Josh Hartnett as Staff Sgt. Matt Eversmann in 'Black Hawk Down'

When comparing a US Army Ranger vs a Green Beret, there’s not usually an intention to suggest one is better than the other. Both are…