Before Becoming a Big-Name Actor, Richard Todd was a Paratrooper Who Fought at Pegasus Bridge
A number of famed Vintage Hollywood actors served during the Second World War. While many enlisted prior to launching their careers, other opted to pause…
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly: The Forgotten Legend of Vietnam
The Cessna A-37 Dragonfly is an American light attack aircraft. Developed from the T-37 Tweet basic trainer, which earned it the nickname, “Super Tweet,” it…
Operation Copperhead Was Almost Compromised By A Drunk Bernard Montgomery Lookalike
Operation Overlord was, at that point, the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. It was no easy feat to keep something of this…
William Hopper: The Actor Who Played Paul Drake on ‘Perry Mason’ Served in the Navy in WWII
American actor William Hopper is best remembered for his decade-long portrayal of Paul Drake in the original television run of the popular courtroom drama, Perry…
NPS Researchers Explore Underwater Remnants of the Battles of Guam
Just a few days after the Japanese launched their surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the US military became embroiled in the First Battle of Guam.…
US Army Mascot: Mules, Machine Guns and Mischief
Nothing screams team pride quite like a mascot. Even outside of athletics, many organizations usually adopt one as a symbol of good luck. The US…
Viral Video of Russian Soldier Serves as Tutorial on How Not to Throw a Grenade
A number of videos and images have come out in recent months regarding the lack of training Russian recruits are receiving prior to being deployed…
Fouled Anchor: What Does the Navy Chief Anchor Mean?
The fouled anchor is a symbol most associated with the US Navy. The term “foul” generally refers to something that’s wrong or difficult. However, its…
Netflix’s Adaptation of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Shows the Brutalities of Trench Warfare
One of the most talked about films of 2022 was All Quiet on the Western Front. The adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic anti-war novel…
The British Army Took Over the Village of Tyneham to Prepare for D-Day
In December 1943, the British Army took over a village to prepare for the Allied invasion of Normandy. On the south coast of the United…
Museum Releases Promotional Booklet Ahead of ‘The Third Man’ Film Anniversary
In advance of the 75th anniversary of the post-Second World War film The Third Man (1949) in 2024, a hand-sized booklet had been published to…
The Most Historically Accurate War Movies Ever Released
There’s nothing quite like a good war film, with over-the-top explosions and lifelike special effects. While a popular genre, there are some releases that stand…