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Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Popular WWII Film, ‘The Longest Day’

Still from 'The Longest Day'

If asked to name a film about the D-Day landings, The Longest Day is likely the first to come to mind. The 1962 feature, directed…

Following A Prior Insult, John Wayne Punished Darryl Zanuck While Filming ‘The Longest Day’

Rosemary Giles
Still from 'The Longest Day'

Filmed in the 1960s, The Longest Day is still considered one of the best war movies of all time. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing…

Before Becoming a Big-Name Actor, Richard Todd was a Paratrooper Who Fought at Pegasus Bridge

Allied troops standing around Pegasus Bridge + Portrait of Richard Todd

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…

‘The Longest Day’ Is Among the Most Accurate D-Day Films Ever Released

Clare Fitzgerald
Still from 'The Longest Day'

A number of movies centered around the D-Day landings have been released over the decades, but few have presented the story as accurately as The…

Airworthy Supermarine Spitfire To Be Sold At Auction

Supermarine Spitfire flying over the British countryside

World War II and aircraft enthusiasts rejoice: an ultra-rare airworthy Supermarine Spitfire will be sold at auction in the United Kingdom, and it can be…

The BBC’s Coded Messages to the French Resistance During World War II

French Resistance member sitting in front of a radio

One of the best-known films about the Second World War is The Longest Day (1962), which centers around D-Day. In a number of scenes, members…

24 Best War Movies of All Time

Perhaps the most intriguing factor that drives humans towards the achievement of peace and cooperation is the reality of war and its consequences. Following are…

24 Best War Movies of All Time

Perhaps the most intriguing factor that drives humans towards the achievement of peace and cooperation is the reality of war and its consequences. Following are…