Veteran Claims He Never Went AWOL
A veteran of the Second World War claims that, contrary to war records, he never went AWOL during the war. Veteran Thomas Smith Jr., a…
Voting Rights of Navajo Code Talkers
During the Second World War, Navajo code talkers helped the Allies to retain secrecy by using an unwritten language with which our enemies were completely…
Yevgeny Khaldei’s Wartime Photographs
The Soviet Photographer, Yevgeny Khaldei, worked for the Tass news agency between 1935 and 1948, and then worked for the Pravada from 1959 to 1976.…
Joe Rosenthal and WWII’s Most Iconic Photo from 69 Years Ago
The raising of the American flag at Iwo Jima by five marines and one Navy corpsman is, perhaps, WWII’s most iconic picture as it was able…
Military Funeral For WWII Fighter Ace
Maj. Urban Drew, Ben to those close to him, was a father and a real-life hero for his son David Drew. Ben served in…
American War Movies Must-See on Veteran’s Day
To honor Veteran’s Day this coming November 11, one author, Robert Demar, has made up a list of good American war movies to watch –…
Remembering the Forgotten Battalion
When marines belonging to the H&S, G, H and I batteries, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment left San Diego for combat war in the South Pacific…
The Most Prolific Rifle of WWII: The M1 Carbine
The most used gun by US forces during World War Two was the M1 Carbine. Made from 1942 to 1945 the M1 Carbine was provided…
An Earache Saved Paul Newman From Certain Death During the Battle of Okinawa
When thinking of the biggest names of Vintage Hollywood, it’s likely Paul Newman comes to mind. The actor, philanthropist and auto racer starred in some…
Fictional Military Leaders We’d Follow Into Battle
When it comes to military movies, directors can get a little carried away with the heroism of leaders. This list of fictional military leaders showcases…
The True Story Behind the Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper Film, ‘American Sniper’
American Sniper (2014) is a biographical war film, directed and produced by Clint Eastwood. It focuses on the life of Chris Kyle, who claimed 255…
MoH Recipient Gregory ‘Pappy’ Boyington was Among the Most Famous Pilots of WWII
During World War II, ace fighter pilots became household names, and few were more famous than Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. The star swimmer and wrestler joined…