USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63): The Decorated Aircraft Carrier That was Sold to Scrap Dealers for One Cent
In May 2022, the decommissioned supercarrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) arrived in Brownsville, Texas for scrapping. The iconic vessel served the US Navy for nearly…
Audie Murphy: The Most Decorated Soldier In US History
Audie Murphy was one of the most famous faces of both the US Army and Hollywood. He valiantly served overseas throughout the Second World War,…
The CIA Probably Wishes These Facts About the Agency Remained Classified
With secrecy being one of the CIA’s primary objectives, it’s not exactly surprising that us everyday citizens know rather little about the agency’s activities, even…
World of Warships Naval History Review: Spring 2025
Being a video game franchise about 20th-century naval combat, the team at World of Warships has ample experience portraying the intricacies of naval history, from…
Two Aircraft Carriers Were Stationed In the Great Lakes During WWII
If there’s one thing aircraft carriers were known for during the Second World War, it was their role in changing the face of aerial combat.…
Henry Fonda Served In the US Navy During WWII – He Didn’t Want to ‘Be a Fake In a War Studio’
Henry Fonda was one of the most famous actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Starring in over 100 films, television specials and theater roles,…
The Real-Life Inspiration for Top Gun’s ‘Viper’ Made a Cameo in the Movie
Top Gun debuted in theaters in May 1986, and moviegoers had never seen anything like it. The film was sleek and cool, and portrayed the…
Facts About D-Day – The Amphibious Landings That Changed the Course of World War II
D-Day is famous for being a turning point in the fight against Germany during World War II. On June 6, 1944, Allied troops from several…
John Chapman: Mistaken for Dead, He Fought a Heroic Last Stand Against the Enemy
There have been many who performed distinct acts of valor and bravery during combat. While the majority are awarded for these actions not long after…
The Unique British Hotel With World War II-Era Pillboxes On Its Property
One of the United Kingdom’s most iconic hotels was also very much on the frontline of defensive duties during the Second World War. Its island…
Maurice Rose: The Highest Ranking US Officer Killed By the Enemy In Europe During WWII
Maurice Rose lived through the horrors of the First World War and bravely returned to the battlefield when the global population was plunged into conflict…
Everyday Slang That Originated In the Trenches of World War I
The English language is constantly evolving, with new words being added all the time. This isn’t a new phenomenon, with terms and expressions from across…