The Devastating Failure of Japan’s Mini Submarines at Pearl Harbor
On April 1, 1941, a group of specially chosen members of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) attended a secret meeting, where they were told, “You…
33 Rare Photos of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Dubbed “Operation Hawaii,” it was intended to prevent the United States from…
Apple TV+ Releases Sneak Peek of the First Episode of ‘Masters of the Air’
Masters of the Air is among the most anticipated wartime miniseries in recent memory. Starring Austin Butler and from the minds of Band of Brothers…
Joe Galloway: Legendary War Correspondent and Vietnam Hero
Joe Galloway is certainly a well-known name to those familiar with the Vietnam War. Whether through his book, We Were Soldiers Once… And Young, or the…
The Long Range Desert Group was the ‘Finest of All Units’ to Serve in North Africa
Throughout the Second World War, intelligence was key. Commanding officers tasked their sailors, soldiers and pilots with gathering important information, which could be used to…
The Five Sullivan Brothers Died Serving Aboard the Same Ship in the Pacific
For any family, the loss of a sibling, child or relative during war is devastating. For Thomas and Alleta Sullivan, their entire lives changed when…
The True Story Behind ‘Medieval’ and Legendary Bohemian Commander Jan Žižka
The 2022 film, Medieval, the most expensive Czech movie ever made at $23 million USD, tells the tale of Jan Žižka, the famed Bohemian commander who…
The Residents of Graignes Saved the Lives of Over 100 American Paratroopers
The Battle of Graignes was fought between American paratroopers who’d accidentally been dropped off-target during D-Day and German soldiers attempting to provide support for their…
Six Authoritarian Countries Where Democracy Is Virtually Extinct
In 2006, The Economist published the first-ever Democracy Index, a system that measures the state of democracy in nations around the world. Ranking countries on…
Going Against Orders, Paris Davis Braved 19 Hours of Enemy Fire to Rescue His Wounded Comrades
A number of soldiers distinguished themselves during the Vietnam War, but few displayed the bravery of Paris Davis. One of the first African-American officers in…
John Hines Was the King of Pilfering German Goods During World War I
There were countless stories of intense bravery to come out of the First World War. However, John “Barney” Hines had a much different approach to…
These Celebrities Bravely Served During the Vietnam War
Prior to embarking on their Hollywood careers – and even during them – a number of celebrities opt to serve in the US military. While…