10 Weapons the Germans Used to Fight Against the Allied Advance on D-Day
The turning point for the war in Europe, D-Day saw the Allies execute a daring invasion of German-held France via Normandy. Both sides were equipped…
November 1st, 1952: The First Large Hydrogen Bomb is Dropped by the US
On November 1, 1952, the United States took a major step in nuclear weapons development by successfully testing its first hydrogen bomb, codenamed Mike. This…
Comedian Rob Riggle Continued to Serve In the US Marine Corps, Even After Making It In Hollywood
Rob Riggle isn’t just a familiar face in the entertainment industry – he’s also a decorated military veteran. Prior to gracing our screens with his…
Official Trailer Released for Upcoming Film About William Tell
The exploits of one of histories greatest folk heroes, William Tell, are making their way to the big screen, and we finally have a sense…
London’s Abandoned World War II-Era Tunnels Could Be Getting a New Lease On Life
Remnants of the Second World War can be found across Europe, including in London, England. The capital was the target of an innumerable amount of…
Gabby Gabreski: Flying Ace of World War II and the Korean War
The first air battles in American war history occurred during World War I, of which the top US pilot was Eddie Rickenbacker. They became more…
Famous Marines: 9 Celebrities Who Served In the US Marine Corps
Throughout the history of the US Marine Corps, there’ve been many Leathernecks who’ve gained fame through impressive feats of bravery and valor. There are also…
China’s Newest Nuclear Submarine Sank Earlier This Year, US Officials Confirm
China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) suffered a major blow earlier this year when its newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank pier-side. News of the sinking,…
The History of the US Navy’s Canceled World War II-Era Battleships
The Second World War produced many legendary battleships – Bismarck, HMS Hood (51), Yamato, Roma (1940) and USS Iowa (BB-61). That being said, the conflict…
Here’s How Charles Jackson French Became a Naval Hero During the Battle of Guadalcanal
Dorie Miller is the most well-known African American hero of World War II. The United States Navy cook was on board the battleship West Virginia…
Samurai Sword Master Kaito Suiju Rates Japanese Sword Movie Scenes
Movies about samurai who’ve mastered the elements of ancient Japanese sword fighting have captivated audiences since the early days of cinema; the adventure, honor, sacrifice…
James Cameron to Bring Film Adaptation of ‘Ghosts of Hiroshima’ to the Big Screen
Academy Award-winning director James Cameron has obtained the film rights for Charles Pellegrino’s forthcoming book, Ghosts of Hiroshima. The nonfiction release, which draws upon accounts…