Little-Known Facts Every ‘Forrest Gump’ Fan Should Know About Lt. Dan
Forest Gump (1994) often ends up on lists of the greatest movies ever made, thanks to its excellent story, great soundtrack and brilliant characters. It…
Elvis Presley’s Service in the US Army Helped His Popularity Skyrocket
A number of Hollywood’s biggest stars were drafted into the US Army during the middle part of the 20th century. This includes the King of…
Dwight Johnson: Medal of Honor Recipient and Vietnam War Hero
On January 15, 1968, Dwight Johnson transformed into a one-man army after the tank he was driving became immobilized while under intense enemy fire. He…
US Navy Intercepts Weapons Cache Bound for Yemen
The US Navy’s 5th Fleet announced that it has confiscated a shipment of AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition in the North Arabian Sea. The weapons…
Eric James Brindley Nicolson Showed Great Skill In a Showdown with a Bf 110
Eric James Brindley Nicolson was a member of the British Royal Air Force (RAF) who was awarded the nation’s highest honor: the Victoria Cross. As…
How Christmas was Celebrated at Home and on the Front During World War II
Christmas is a time everyone looks forward to – especially when a war is raging on. It could be argued the celebrations are of even…
Capsule Within Base of Robert E. Lee Statue Reveals Books, Silver Coin
Experts with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources have opened a capsule found within the pedestal of the Robert E. Lee statue removed from Richmond…
Leonard Funk: One of the Most Decorated Paratroopers of World War II
On September 5, 1945, Leonard Funk Jr. was awarded the United States’ highest distinction: the Medal of Honor. He earned the award during action earlier…
The Wreck of the USS Johnston (DD-557) Was Once the Deepest Ever Recorded
The USS Johnston (DD-557) was a destroyer that saw service with the US Navy during World War II. She saw the most activity in the…
Drew Dix: The First Special Forces Member to Receive the Medal of Honor
Drew Dix was an American Special Forces member who famously fought in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive. Dix successfully fought his way through a city…
Hundreds of WWII-Era Munitions Detonated Off Okinawa
After the discovery of hundreds of WWII munitions this year leftover from the Battle of Okinawa, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has begun to destroy…
Down Street Tube Station: The Secret Bunker Where the Dunkirk Evacuation and D-Day Were Coordinated
London was hit hard during the Second World War. Home to Britain’s government, it was a primary target of the Germans, who were looking to…