Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most famous on-screen villains, Lee Van Cleef was a decorated WWII veteran who served in the Pacific and Europe
Before Lee Van Cleef earned fame in Hollywood for his icy gaze and formidable roles in Westerns, he had already proven his courage as a…
World of Warships Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with Naval Museum Atlas Calendar
Earlier this year, World of Warships launched the Naval Museum Atlas, an interactive platform aimed at helping naval history enthusiasts plan trips to maritime museums…
The crew of the USS Texas intentionally flooded the torpedo blister to elevate the ship for a better vantage while firing at targets during D-Day
The USS Texas (BB-35) ranked among the most formidable battleships in the U.S. Navy, carving out a remarkable service record in both World War I…
History’s greatest military commanders and their leadership traits that set them apart from the rest
Leadership is not conferred by rank, titles, or symbols—it emerges from personal character, clear direction, and the ability to positively shape those around you. Many…
Fidel Castro kept the frozen body of an American pilot as a propaganda tool after the tense fallout of the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion
In 1961, as the Bay of Pigs Invasion unraveled, a small group of pilots from the Alabama Air National Guard were secretly drawn into the…
Hollywood icon Marlene Dietrich renounced her German citizenship and dedicated herself to the Allied cause during World War II
Born in Germany, Marlene Dietrich rose to become one of the most mesmerizing figures of Hollywood’s Golden Age. With her cool elegance, commanding screen presence,…
On the night of his assassination, President Lincoln was carrying a collection of personal items that historians believe reveal his character
On the evening of April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth, a prominent stage actor and Confederate…
When a Soviet pilot defected with a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 aircraft, George H.W. Bush called it an ‘intelligence bonanza’
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25, known to NATO as the “Foxbat,” emerged during the Cold War as one of the most intimidating aircraft ever produced. Built by…
Four myths about the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor that many still believe to this day
Pearl Harbor remains a pivotal episode in American history, but its legacy is frequently obscured by lingering myths, partial truths, and exaggerated accounts. In the…
After serving in the Pacific during Iwo Jima and Okinawa, the USS West Virginia was sold for scrap but several parts were preserved in museums
During World War II, the USS West Virginia (BB-48) stood as one of the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s most powerful capital ships. After being sunk and…
10 Actors who we didn’t realize had roles in ‘Band of Brothers’
Band of Brothers pushed the boundaries of what television drama could accomplish, bringing together an extraordinary ensemble to tell one of the most powerful war…
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto spent extended time in the United States before planning the attack on Pearl Harbor
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, often hailed as Japan’s most brilliant naval mind, held views that set him apart from many of his contemporaries. His extended time…