Brian Dennehy, known for his role in ‘First Blood’, faced backlash for claiming he had seen combat in Vietnam when he never did
Brian Dennehy, celebrated for his strong performances in films like First Blood (1982), F/X (1986), and Romeo + Juliet (1996), had an extensive career in…
Dangerous atomic bomb experiments involving the ‘Demon Core’ caused the deaths of two Americans after WWII
In August 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan, marking the only time nuclear weapons have been used in combat. The devastation…
Robert L. Howard: Meet the most decorated Vietnam War soldier and Green Beret in U.S. military history
Robert L. Howard was a distinguished U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, renowned for his remarkable resilience and bravery during the Vietnam War. Over the course…
Weather data was so crucial during World War II that it led to the ‘North Atlantic Weather War’
World War II wasn’t just a conflict of tanks, planes, and soldiers—it was also a battle fought in the shadows of intelligence and counterintelligence. Both…
Following his service in the U.S. Navy during WWII, Henry Fonda starred in acclaimed war movies like ‘The Longest Day’
Henry Fonda, a celebrated actor from Hollywood’s Golden Age, built an impressive career that spanned over 100 films, television shows, and stage productions. Known for…
The B-2 Spirit is effective at evading radar detection, but was still captured by Google’s optical satellites
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is renowned for its cutting-edge stealth capabilities, featuring a smooth, flying-wing design and radar-absorbing materials that make it highly effective…
The largest amphibious landing of the Pacific Theater triggered the Battle of Okinawa, a major turning point in the Second World War
The Battle of Okinawa, which began just weeks before Germany’s surrender, was the final major conflict in the Pacific during World War II. It marked…
The Maxim machine gun’s innovative design and features make it a key weapon for the United States and NATO allies
Invented in 1884, the Maxim gun changed the face of warfare forever. Over the next century, machine guns saw rapid advancements. Some models were made…
ORP Błyskawica: Poland’s World War II-Era Naval Beast
While often overlooked when it comes to naval warfare, Poland has operated some major machinery on the high seas – including two of the fastest…
A partnership between Canada and the United States led to the formation of the ‘Devil’s Brigade’ which carried out complex missions during WWII
During World War II, Special Forces units were instrumental in shaping modern military tactics. One of the most iconic units of this time was the…
The Battle of Ia Drang had a different conclusion than what was shown in ‘We Were Soldiers’
The 2002 film We Were Soldiers is widely regarded as one of the most realistic depictions of the Vietnam War, due in large part to…
The North Vietnamese Army sent their best sniper to take out legendary marksman Carlos Hathcock
Carlos Hathcock, a U.S. Marine Corps sniper, is widely regarded as one of the greatest snipers in history, ranking among the likes of Vasily Zaytsev,…