Hollywood’s portrayal of the Vietnam War
Hundreds of Hollywood movies have documented the Vietnam War. Some are very powerful in educating the general public and younger generations about the war. However,…
Veteran awarded Medal of Honor nearly 100 years too late
Sergeant Henry Johnson, a World War One veteran, is to receive the US military’s highest honor – the Medal of Honor. Henry actually died in…
The Threat of Nuclear War
As Japan commemorates 70 years since the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the threat of nuclear weapons is ever present. Since the…
CBS News report that turned the Vietnam War
On 5th August a little known Vietnam War anniversary took place. The date marked 50 years since US forces in Vietnam set fire to the…
How Vietnam War POW Doug Hegdahl Tricked His Captors by Playing a Fool and Memorized the Names Of 256 POWs Of His Camp
Learn how very convincing Vietnam War POW Doug Hegdahl was at acting his “stupidly stupid” character while at the hands of his Vietnamese captors leading…
Unexploded ordnance more prevalent in the US than previously thought
Unexploded ordnance from World War Two is a common find in Germany, France and Britain, but it is rarely seen on the beaches of Florida.…
US Vietnam War and foreign policy expert dies age 88
A US foreign policy expert who documented political interactions during the US Vietnam War has died earlier this month at the age of 88. William…
These 5 Songs Were About The Vietnam War, Did You Know That?
Over the years war stories have been told through movies, theater, books and even songs. The 1960s brought with it musicians who wanted to voice…
The 5 Most Expensive Wars of the United States of America
United States has been involved in a number of conflicts in last couple of hundred years, both within their borders and without. Following are the…
World War Two veterans rewarded after 70 years
World War Two veterans are being rewarded for their service on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two. 93 year old US…
Longest serving US Sergeant Major
A 59 year old soldier might be the longest serving US serviceman. Sergeant Major Michael Jarnevic joined the US military during the Vietnam War in…
Soviet tanks still remain popular today
A disabled Iraqi T-55 tank lies among other wreckage along the Highway of Death in April 1991. [Via] A Soviet tank that was first produced…