Hughes XF-11: The Aircraft That Almost Took Out Its Creator
The Hughes XF-11 was a prototype reconnaissance aircraft intended to be operated by the US Army Air Forces (USAAF). It was partially designed by Howard…
‘Piper Bill’ Millin Played British Commandos from Sword Beach to Pegasus Bridge
Among the heroes to emerge on D-Day was one man known not for his ferocious fighting, but for his astounding ability to play music through…
Celebrations Erupted After Paris Was Liberated By the Allies Toward the End of World War II
The liberation of Paris during World War II stands as one of the most significant moments in France’s history. Its liberation was a turning point…
Morgan Freeman, Kevin Costner Civil War-Era Spy Series Given Green Light Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike
While many Hollywood projects have been paused by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and writers strikes, a series under the helm of actors Kevin Costner and Morgan…
Russia Allegedly Develops ‘Hibernating’ Drones That Can ‘Sleep’ for Weeks Before Attacking
After two years of working alongside the Russian Ministry of Defence, a tech firm has reportedly developed a drone – known as the “Joker FPV”…
The Devastating Use of Agent Orange By the United States In Vietnam
The Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial chapters of modern history. Among its many devastating consequences, the use of chemical warfare, particularly Agent…
Mass Piles of Shoes Represent the Number of Jewish Dead at Auschwitz
The Holocaust stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history, with six million Jews perishing during the Second World War. Beyond this staggering…
Staff Sergeant Gail Kerns Was Held As a POW By the North Vietnamese for Four Years
As with all conflicts, prisoners of war (POW) were commonplace during the Vietnam War. It’s estimated that around 2,500 Americans were either missing in action…
Soviet Citizens of All Ages Helped the Red Army Defend Against the Siege of Leningrad – Including Children
The Siege of Leningrad, a devastating 872-day blockade of the Soviet city by the Germans during World War II, remains a horrific part of the…
Steve McQueen’s Cancer Likely Resulted from His Service In the US Marine Corps
Steve McQueen was one of the most popular actors of the 20th century. Known for portraying the tough guy in such films as The Great…
Michael Conner Humphreys: The Actor Who Played Young Forrest Gump Served In Iraq
Forrest Gump (1994) was one of the most popular Vietnam-era movies ever released. Featuring an all-star cast that included Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Sally Field…
Check Out These Movies If You Liked ‘Oppenheimer’
After months of hype, Oppenheimer (2023) was released in theaters on July 21, 2023. The World War II-era film covered the development of the atomic…