Over 160 Years After Being Executed By the Confederates, Two Union Soldiers Receive the Medal of Honor
The Great Locomotive Chase of April 1862 was among the most daring raids of the American Civil War. Led by James J. Andrews, a group…
John Ford Called Out John Wayne on Set for Not Serving in World War II
In the years following the Second World War, many films were released that detailed the dangers faced by both friend and foe. At the time,…
34 Miles of Tunnels Were Dug By the British Military Beneath the Rock of Gibraltar
A British territory north of Spain, Gibraltar is a beloved tourist destination that experiences naval dockyard actively by the British Royal Navy. Lesser known are…
INTERVIEW: William Sturkey Discusses His New Book About MoH Recipient and War Hero Roy Benavidez
Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez was the definition of a true American hero. Surviving “six hours of hell” in the jungle along…
William Goines: The First African-American US Navy SEAL Served Three Tours in Vietnam
The US Navy SEALs are among the most elite groups in the US military; only the best and toughest make it through the training. Among…
Amazon Prime Facing Backlash for Removing ‘Born To Kill’ From ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Movie Poster
Amazon Prime is one of the world’s premiere streaming services, sharing a space at the top of the market with the likes of Netflix, Disney+…
Tököl Airbase Played a Major Role in Germany’s War Machine – That Is, Until the Soviets Took It Over
Hungary’s history is marked by significant instability. During World War II, it fell under German occupation and, in the Cold War era, the Soviet Union…
‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ Documentary Tells Story of Auschwitz Director’s Son
The Academy Award-winning film The Zone of Interest was among the most talked about in 2023. Now, a documentary about the movie’s subject, Auschwitz commandant…
Calvin Graham: The 12-Year-Old Sailor Who Received the Bronze Star During the Guadalcanal Campaign
It wasn’t unusual for boys to lie about their age to enlist in World War II. Many tried to persuade recruiters they were old enough…
Two Dead Following Crash Involving World War II-Era Aircraft in California
Two individuals aboard a World War II-era Lockheed Model 12 Electra Junior – better known as the L12 – died when the aircraft crashed shortly…
Facts About ‘Das Boot’ – The Most Realistic Submarine Movie Ever Released
If you ask history buffs to name a movie that best shows the realities of submarine warfare during World War II, the majority will say…
Roland Emmerich Reveals Possible Concept for Second Season of ‘Those About to Die’
Anthony Hopkins is arguably one of Hollywood’s most popular and talented actors, and he’s bringing his acting chops to a brand-new historical miniseries. Set in…