Stanley Kubrick Was the Mastermind Behind These War Movie Classics
Stanley Kubrick was a talented, yet controversial, Hollywood figure. Best known for directing such classics as The Shining (1980), A Clockwork Orange (1971) and 2001:…
British Actors Who Served In the Military
Actors are best-known for their work on-screen, with their pre-fame lives being, generally, forgotten. That being said, there are many whose pre-acting experiences influenced the…
Samurai Sword Master Kaito Suiju Rates Japanese Sword Movie Scenes
Movies about samurai who’ve mastered the elements of ancient Japanese sword fighting have captivated audiences since the early days of cinema; the adventure, honor, sacrifice…
Five Men Who Died At the Alamo
Not only was the Battle of the Alamo one of the most famous engagements during the Texas Revolution, it’s regarded as one of the most…
17 Powerful Images That Show the Human Side of War
Since the First World War, every conflict has been well-documented. There are millions of photos showing soldiers, aircraft, tanks and battlefields, and behind them are…
Prince Philip and An American GI Are Two Deities Worshipped By WWII-Era Cargo Cults
Undoubtedly, the arrival of the Allies in Melanesia had a profound effect on those who lived there. Troops and natives came into contact for the…
HMS Victory: The World’s Oldest Warship Still In Commission
At well over 200 years old, the HMS Victory is undeniably one of the most famous ships in the world. Serving as the flagship for Lord…
Ivar the Boneless: How a Disabled Viking Warrior Conquered England
The story of Ivar the Boneless has been told for centuries, striking fear into the hearts of Viking children as elders regaled in his most…
Battle of Tannenberg: Annihilation of the Russian Second Army
Five hundred years before the start of World War I, the Teutonic Knights were gravely defeated by Slavic and Lithuanian forces at the Battle of…
How Trenches Changed the Face of Warfare During WWI
If there’s one thing World War I is known for, it’s the use of trenches as a means of protection and strategy. They could be…
Operation Mount Hope III: How US ‘Night Stalkers’ Stole An Mi-25 Hind D From Under Libya’s Nose
In just 70 hours, over 60 men with the US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment pulled off one of the most brazen military heists…
What Happened to the Jewish Soldiers Who Served with the German Army in World War I?
Prior to the Second World War, Jewish soldiers actively fought in the German Army. This included World War I and a number of conflicts fought…