Valor | War History

First Round of Guest Speakers Announced for TANKFEST 2024

Clare Fitzgerald

The Tank Museum has announced the first round of guest speakers scheduled to make an appearance at TANKFEST 2024. Along with arena action from the…

Battle of Moscow: A Critical Turning Point In the Fight Along the Eastern Front

June Steele
Three Red Army soldiers manning an anti-aircraft gun

When we delve into the defining moments of the Second World War, the Battle of Moscow stands out as a turning point that showcased the…

The Tragic Last Stand of the HMS Hood Against Germany’s Prized Battleship Bismarck

HMS Hood (51) at sea, with another ship in the distance

The HMS Hood (51), nicknamed the “Mighty Hood,” was the pride of the British Royal Navy, embodying the pinnacle of warship design in the early…

The Tank Museum Reveals Centurion FV4003 AVRE Making TANKFEST Debut

Clare Fitzgerald
Centurion FV4003 AVRE driving through a field

The Tank Museum has announced the latest military vehicle slated to make an appearance at TANKFEST 2024: the Centurion FV4003 AVRE. Designed for use by…

Upcoming WWII-Era Horror Film Loosely Based On Loss of Australian Corvette HMAS Armidale

AI rendering of a great white shark swimming beneath Australian soldiers in a life raft

Shark films are a staple of the horror genre and one Australian filmmaker is looking to meld this style of film with the war genre.…

Artifact Recovered from American Destroyer Sunk By the Germans During World War I

USS Jacob Jones (DD-61) at sea + Rusty ship bell placed on a wooden deck

Over a century after the USS Jacob Jones (DD-61) was sunk by a German U-boat off the British coast, a bell has been recovered from…

Alexei Navalny, Russian Opposition Leader, Dies in Arctic Circle Prison

Clare Fitzgerald
Alexei Navalny holding his hand out

Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader and a staunch critic of current President Vladimir Putin, has died in prison, at the age of 47. His passing…

Chuck Mawhinney: The Legendary USMC Sniper Who Hit 16 Enemy in 30 Seconds on a Pitch-Black Night

Damian Lucjan
AI rendering of Chuck Mawhinney aiming his sniper rifle

In the realm of extraordinary military feats, several service members gain recognition, receiving public praise and awards – some even become the subjects of books…

Kate Winslet Starring As Famed War Correspondent Lee Miller in Upcoming Film

Kate Winslet standing on the set of 'Lee' in full costume

The official theatrical release date for Kate Winslet’s World War II-era drama, Lee, has been released. Based on the life of famed war correspondent Elizabeth…

The USS New York (LPD-21) Was Constructed With Steel From the World Trade Center

USS New York (LPD-21) transiting the Mississippi River

The USS New York (LPD-21) is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock operated by the US Navy. The fifth vessel in her class, she’s served…

Paddy Mayne Executed Some of the Most Daring Raids Against Enemy Strongholds During World War II

June Steele
Paddy Mayne standing in his military uniform

Paddy Mayne, a figure of both controversy and admiration, stands out for his contributions throughout the Second World War. His leadership in the Special Air…

Teenagers Arrested After Iwo Jima Memorial Vandalized in Massachusetts

Clare Fitzgerald
Fireworks going off in the sky behind the Iwo Jima Memorial in Fall River, Massachusetts

Two juveniles have been arrested after the Iwo Jima Memorial in Fall River, Massachusetts was vandalized. Facing charges of vandalizing a war/veteran’s memorial, the two…