Actors from ‘Band of Brothers’ who went on to become big stars in Hollywood
Band of Brothers marked a defining moment in television, bringing together a stellar group of actors in one of the medium’s most compelling dramas. Emerging…
Leadership lessons from great military leaders everyone can use in their lives
Every successful team or organization owes much of its strength to effective leadership. Yet, not everyone in a leadership role truly embodies what it means…
Common sayings and phrases we didn’t realize originated in the Navy
Over the centuries, sailors developed their own distinctive lingo to describe everything from tools and tasks to fellow crew members and far-off destinations. Surprisingly, a…
10 Historically accurate movies that capture the intensity of tank warfare
Each year, only a few films emerge that focus on the elite fighters and technological breakthroughs forged in wartime. Whether it’s Top Gun (1986) or…
The final days of Benito Mussolini: The reasons why he was executed along with his mistress
When World War II began, Benito Mussolini was regarded as a major force on the global stage. Having taken control as Italy’s prime minister in…
Alexander Hamilton’s son carefully orchestrated his revenge against Aaron Burr, using intellect to ensure Burr lost everything
The name “Alexander Hamilton” is globally recognized today, largely due to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway hit Hamilton. The musical not only revived interest in the Founding…
The Soviet Makarov pistol was formally replaced as the official Russian service firearm in 2003, but because so many were produced, they are still common in the country and around the world
Shortly after the conclusion of World War II, tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union escalated into the Cold War. This rivalry sparked…
Impressive military leaders throughout history who never lost a battle
Throughout the ages, some of the greatest leaders the world has known first proved themselves on the battlefield. Spanning civilizations from ancient Greece, Rome, and…
Television legend Norman Lear enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during WWII before his career in Hollywood
Norman Lear left a lasting mark on American television, rising to prominence in the mid-20th century as the creative force behind groundbreaking shows like All…
The USS Sachem (SP-192) served in both World Wars and was also used to run bootleg alcohol during Prohibition
Across the United States, numerous abandoned ships fade into obscurity, but few can match the fascinating and layered history of the USS Sachem (SP-192)—later renamed…
10 Deadly German weapons Allied forces encountered during the D-Day invasion
D-Day signaled a critical turning point in the European Theater, launching the Allied effort to liberate Nazi-controlled territory in Normandy, France. Troops landed under intense…
Priceless film footage of the D-Day landings filmed by director John Ford was lost forever in the English Channel
Ever questioned why there’s so little film footage from the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944? It’s easy to assume that recording the invasion wasn’t…