Canadian National Vimy Memorial Vandalized in France
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France has been vandalized. The monument, dedicated to the Canadian Expeditionary Force soldiers who lost their lives during the…
Tom Hanks Fired An Actor from ‘Band of Brothers’ Because He Had ‘Dead Eyes’
Band of Brothers (2001) is one of the best miniseries ever released. Depicting the World War II-era service of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment,…
‘1917’ Producer Bringing Story of Polish Hero Witold Pilecki to the Big Screen
The World War II-era heroics of Witold Pilecki are slated to be depicted on the big screen, thanks to the producer of the 2019 film,…
Roddie Edmonds: The NCO Who Risked His Life to Save Hundreds of Jewish-American POWs
A number of Americans risked their lives to save those in trouble during the Second World War, but few were as brave as Master Sgt.…
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About ‘Crimson Tide’
Crimson Tide (1995) is an American submarine thriller directed by Tony Scott and starring actors Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman. The film masterfully combines suspenseful…
Götheborg of Sweden: The Replica 1700s Ship That Rescued a Modern-Day Vessel In Distress
Götheborg of Sweden – or Götheborg III – is a seagoing replica of the Swedish East Indiaman Götheborg I, which was launched in 1738. The original ship…
The Tank Museum Raffling Off Ride In Tiger 131
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom is offering military history fans the incredible opportunity of riding in the only running German Tiger I tank,…
Victory Markings Were Used By Pilots To Show Wins Against the Enemy
It’s undeniable that aerial combat played a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of numerous battles during World War II. The skies were dominated by…
Jamaicans Made Up Over Half of the Caribbean’s RAF Volunteers During WWII
People from all walks of life came together to fight during World War II, defending their countries and upholding the values of freedom and democracy.…
Temporary Graves Were Erected In WWII to Lay to Rest Those Who Died In Battle
The Second World War claimed the lives of millions of servicemen from various nations. As the conflict raged on multiple fronts, the need to bury…
Royal Air Force Airmen Underwent Intense Training Before Taking to the Skies for Missions
The Royal Air Force (RAF) played a critical role in the Allied victory during World War II. Behind the courageous pilots who took to the…
The American Forces Endured Arduous Fighting At Con Thien During the Vietnam War
Amid the jungle landscapes and dense terrain of the Vietnam War, military strategists on both sides sought to establish outposts. One critical location was Con…