Sammy L. Davis: The Real Forrest Gump, Who Was Injured And Awarded the Medal of Honor for Heroic Actions in Vietnam
While it might be disappointing to find out that there was no single individual who became a football star at Alabama, received the Medal of…
Promotion And Controversy – The Meteoric Rise Of US General Mark W. Clark
Granted, many in modern Texas may have never heard of General Mark W. Clark, also known as General Marcus Aurelius Clarkus by his subordinates. But…
The Only Enlisted Submariner Ever To Be Awarded The Medal Of Honor Locked Himself Inside A Sinking Submarine
For those who sail beneath the surface of the sea, there are few greater fears than permanently descending to the depths alive. The movies would…
He Fought So Bravely, Even The Captured Enemy Soldiers Gathered Round To Congratulate Him
One might presume a nickname such as ‘Fats” was given as an insult, but when you find out a little bit more about the man…
Heroic American Crew Fought off 17 Enemy Planes in ‘Cursed’ B-17 Bomber “Old 666”
When you see the number “666” on the tail number of a plane, it is entirely understandable if you opt to stay on the ground. …
Para Rescue Jumper Duane Hackney, The Most Decorated Enlisted Man In The History Of The US Air Force
An Air Force Cross, the Silver Star, 4 Distinguished Flying Crosses with a Combat V, 2 Purple Hearts, 18 Air Medals, and ok, we have…
The Troubled Veteran Who Stole An M60A3 Tank And Went Driving Around Town (Watch)
Shawn Nelson, a man of tragic history, stole a tank in 1995 and took to the streets and freeways of San Francisco in an all-out…
The Nurse Who Boosted Britain’s Recruitment Record In WWI
By 1915, WWI was not going well for the British who suffered many casualties. Although many wanted to fight, malnutrition and poor health made them…
Gladiator: The True History Behind The Movie
Are you not entertained? The Gladiator is now seventeen years old, but it has stuck around in modern culture quite well. We know that huge…
We Ask If Alexander The Great Was Macedonian, Greek… Or Both
Right away this title is going to get a wide variety of reactions. Some people are already angry that anyone could say that Alexander…
Working Together To Find, Identify, And Bring Home The Missing Pilots Of World War Two
A multi-disciplinary approach to finding and locating the remains of missing servicemen was pioneered last summer in northern France. Collaboration between the U.S. Department of…
Restored World War Two-Era Torpedo Boat Makes Triumphant Return To New Orleans
A patrol torpedo boat from World War II which survived through many combat operations in Europe came home to the city where it was made,…