Marlene Dietrich was born in Germany, but she became a spy for the Allies and denounced her German citizenship during World War II
Born in Germany, Marlene Dietrich rose to become one of the most iconic figures of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Known for her elegance, strong screen presence,…
Almost 50 American soldiers were sentenced to death for desertion during World War II, but only one was ever actually executed
Desertion was an ongoing issue for military forces during World War II, and the U.S. Army faced a significant number of such cases—particularly in the…
Tom Hanks made a controversial decision to fire an actor from ‘Band of Brothers’ for having “dead eyes”
The 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers earned acclaim for its realistic depiction of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. Featuring…
Captured by North Korea in 1968, the USS Pueblo (AGER-2) is the only commissioned U.S. Navy ship in the custody of a foreign government
In early 1968, the seizure of the USS Pueblo by North Korea triggered a major international crisis at a time when the United States was…
It’s hard to understand how actor Brian Dennehy got away with lying about serving in Vietnam for so long
Brian Dennehy earned recognition for his commanding screen presence, with notable roles in films such as First Blood (1982), F/X (1986), and Romeo + Juliet…
The US government refused to bring home the remains of an American pilot who was killed in the failed Bay of Pigs invasion
During the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, several pilots from the Alabama Air National Guard were drawn into a covert CIA-backed effort designed to overthrow…
Most Americans still believe these common myths about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor are true
Much has been said about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, but how much of it is true, and how much has changed over time?…
After NFL player Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan, the US Army tried to cover up the fact that he had been killed by friendly fire
At the peak of his Arizona Cardinals career, Pat Tillman made an extraordinary personal decision following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Driven by patriotism and…
The USS Lexington (CV-2) was lost during the Battle of the Coral Sea, and the massive aircraft carrier wasn’t found until decades later
The USS Lexington (CV-2) was one of the most significant early losses suffered by the U.S. Navy during World War II. As an important part…
50 years after he found tank tracks leading to a lake, a man discovered a captured Soviet T-34 tank submerged underwater
In the decades following World War II, artifacts from the conflict have continued to come to light through the work of historians, researchers, and military…
Before he played Scotty on “Star Trek,” James Doohan got a reputation as the “craziest pilot in the Canadian Air Force”
James Doohan, a World War II veteran, used his bravery and service as a stepping stone to a successful acting career that would go on…
The Ash Street shootout: US Army Rangers engaged a local gang in a fierce gunfight on the streets of Tacoma
During the 1980s, the rapid spread of illegal drug trafficking across major American cities fueled a sharp rise in gang activity and street violence. While…