Fred Gwynne’s portrayal of Herman Munster was somewhat inspired by his service in the Navy during WWII
Fred Gwynne—best remembered for his memorable performances in roles such as Herman Munster and Jud Crandall—developed a strong sense of discipline well before entering the…
China secretly salvaged the wreckage of the British submarine, and nobody found out until 30 years later
In 1931, the British submarine HMS Poseidon (P99) sank after colliding with a Chinese merchant vessel off the coast of China. The disaster initially attracted…
One young actor from ‘Forrest Gump’ went on to enlist in the U.S. Army and served an 18-month deployment in Iraq
Released in 1994, Forrest Gump resonated strongly with audiences and became one of the most memorable films associated with the Vietnam War era. Anchored by…
Video footage revealed a shocking truth about MoH recipient Master Sgt. John Chapman’s last stand in Afghanistan
Many soldiers display remarkable courage in battle and are often recognized for their bravery soon after. However, some must wait much longer for their heroism…
‘We are all Jews here’: How NCO Roddie Edmonds risked his life to save hundreds of Jewish-American POWs
While imprisoned in a German POW camp during World War II, Roddie Edmonds displayed remarkable moral courage. After a German officer demanded that Jewish American…
Famed Tank to Make Arena Return at TANKFEST 2026
The Tank Museum‘s resident Hollywood film star, the M4A2E8 Sherman Fury, recently underwent major preservation work after years of being center stage in the museum’s…
The Japanese battleship Kongō was one of the most heavily armed when it was first built, but still couldn’t escape an American submarine
The Japanese battleship Kongō earned a near-legendary reputation for her durability and firepower, gaining nicknames such as “Indestructible Diamond,” “Indra’s Spear,” and “Divine Thunder.” Her…
It’s shocking that these real-life battles have never been adapted into movies
Since the dawn of filmmaking, stories of wartime bravery and sacrifice have continued to captivate audiences around the world. Although Hollywood often returns to a…
A Japanese pilot landed his damaged Zero on a Hawaiian island after the Pearl Harbor attack and it turned into a violent disaster
December 7, 1941, is known for Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, but it also marked the beginning of the Ni’ihau Incident. This event involved a…
Irena Sendler risked her life to smuggle 2,500 children out of the Warsaw Ghetto
In times of war, it’s not only soldiers who perform feats of great valor and display incredible courage. Oftentimes, non-combatant civilians risk their lives by…
The sabot round can pierce thick armor plating and liquify its targets
A sabot round destroys armored targets through sheer kinetic force instead of explosive power. The projectile consists of a narrow, extremely dense penetrator surrounded by…
Despite many appeals by soldiers, 5,000 dogs who served in the Vietnam War were never brought home
In the dense and treacherous jungles of Vietnam, U.S. troops relied heavily on their canine partners. Military working dogs performed critical duties—detecting hidden explosives, patrolling…