Bing Crosby Was Heavily Involved In the War Effort During WWII
Bing Crosby might be known as the voice of Christmas, but he was also a patriotic American. When he was barred from serving overseas during…
Before Becoming An Actor, Adam Driver Served In the US Marine Corps
There are many actors who have put the call to serve their country before their acting careers. This was most notable during the Second World…
Robin Olds: The Pilot Whose Mustache Was As Famous As His Achievements In the Cockpit
Robin Olds was an iconic man known for his exceptional flying skills and equally exceptional mustache, which, as he said, was the “middle finger I…
Cartoon Characters Who Served In the US Military During World War II
Cartoons were often used during the Second World War not just as propaganda, but to boost the morale of war-weary Americans. As such, many of…
Only Two Submarines Have Sunk Ships Since the End of WWII
Both the First and Second World Wars cemented the submarine’s place in military arsenals around the world. German U-boats and their domination of the north…
Before He Was a Jazz Legend, Tony Bennett Stormed Europe and Liberated a Concentration Camp
Tony Bennett was a jazz legend, with a career spanning over half a century. His music transcended generations and made him a household name across…
Fidel Castro Kept the Frozen Body of An American Airman Following the Failed Bay of Pigs Invasion
During the botched Bay of Pigs Invasion in 1961, the United States sent members of the Alabama Air National Guard on a mission for the…
Incredible Images Show the Ruins of World War II’s First Battle
In a tiny peninsula outside of the Free City of Danzig, ruins can still be found from the first battle of World War II. On…
USS Wake (PR-3): The US Navy Gunboat Taken Captive By the Japanese During WWII
For being a relatively small river gunboat, the USS Wake (PR-3) had a surprisingly long history. Initially put into service in 1927, the vessel was…
Iron Dome: Israel’s Defense System That’s Up to 90 Percent Effective at Destroying Incoming Targets
Since 2011, Israel has operated one of the world’s most powerful and effective air defense systems. Designed to protect against rocket and artillery attacks, it’s…
A Comrade’s Betrayal Led to Richard Fitzgibbon Jr.’s Death In Vietnam
The official start of the Vietnam War varies. Some view 1887 as the start, when France colonized Vietnam and renamed it French Indochina, or 1946,…
Why Did Harry Truman Block An Attempt to Award Him the Medal of Honor?
The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest and most prestigious military honor, and it’s typically awarded to recipients by the sitting president. When…