Over 80 Years After Being Sunk By the Japanese, the ‘Dancing Mouse’ Has Been Found
The wreck of the US Navy destroyer USS Edsall (DD-219), better known as the “Dancing Mouse,” has been identified off the coast of Australia. The…
Ukrainian Officials Detail First Engagement Against North Korean Troops, Anticipate Larger Assault in Near Future
Ukrainian officials confirmed last week that the nation’s military engaged North Korean troops for the first time, firing artillery at them along the Kursk border.…
Vietnam-Era Helmet Found in Guernsey Charity Shop Returned to Family in the United States
An American Vietnam-era helmet that was discovered at a charity shop on Guernsey, in the United Kingdom, has been returned to the deceased man’s family…
Facts About the Armistice That Put an End to World War I
At 11:00 AM on November 11, 1918, the Armistice that put an end to the fighting of World War I came into effect. After over…
Kristallnacht: The ‘Night of Broken Glass’ That Served as a Precursor to the Holocaust
Kristallnacht was one of the darkest events to occur in the lead up to the Holocaust and World War II. Occurring on the night of…
Laurence Fishburne Saved Emilio Estevez’s Life on the Set of ‘Apocalypse Now’
The iconic Vietnam War film Apocalypse Now (1979) captures daring feats and fearless acts onscreen, but, behind the scenes, the adventure was just as intense.…
The Tank Museum Receives ‘Splatter’ Mask Donation
The Tank Museum has welcomed a new historical artifact to its collection. A tank crew “Splatter” mask, once worn by Cpl. Walter H. Stickler, was…
Chris Kyle: The Deadliest Sniper In US Military History
Chris Kyle became a US military legend for his extraordinary sniper skills and dedication to his fellow service members. Known as the “American Sniper,” his…
King George VI’s Service in the Great War Majorly Influenced His Actions During World War II
The future King George VI – then known as Prince Albert – served in the First World War, an experience that would later influence his…
Famous POWs: Celebrities Who Were Held Captive By the Enemy During World War II
We’re all aware that many famous individuals served in various capacities throughout the Second World War. Some were ground troops, fighting on the battlefield, while…
Leonard T. Schroeder: The First Allied Soldier to Land on Normandy on D-Day
Leonard T. Schroeder Jr. holds a unique place in history as the first Allied soldier to set foot on Normandy during D-Day. Leading Infantry Rifle…
Official Trailer Released for Upcoming Film About William Tell
The exploits of one of histories greatest folk heroes, William Tell, are making their way to the big screen, and we finally have a sense…