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…
USS West Virginia (BB-48): The Battleship That Survived Pearl Harbor and Exacted Revenge on America’s Enemies
The USS West Virginia (BB-48) was one of the many American battleships to see action in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. Miraculously…
The Capture of U-505 Helped America Crack the Kriegsmarine’s Ultra-Secretive Code
The capture of U-505 by the US Navy was one of the most secretive events of the Second World War. While on patrol off the…
Don’t Call Him Maj. Bambi! Child Actor Donnie Dunagan Was the Youngest Drill Instructor in USMC History
It’s not unusual to learn that your favorite celebrity once served their country, but what about learning that one of your comrades voiced one of…