Desmond Doss saved the lives of 75 wounded soldiers without carrying a weapon at Hacksaw Ridge, during the Battle of Okinawa
Desmond Doss displayed extraordinary courage during World War II, rescuing 75 wounded soldiers without carrying a weapon. His actions atop Hacksaw Ridge—a steep and heavily…
USS Wisconsin (BB-64): The Iowa-class battleship who lost her temper after being fired at by North Korean forces
USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, served as a powerful symbol of American naval strength for more than fifty years. She saw combat in World…
R. Lee Ermey: US Marine Corps Sergeant, acclaimed actor, and lifelong supporter of the U.S. Armed Forces
R. Lee Ermey became widely known for his unforgettable role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket. His performance was especially convincing because he…
It’s surprising that these five action-packed historical battles haven’t been made into war movies yet
Since the dawn of filmmaking, stories of wartime bravery and sacrifice have continued to captivate audiences around the world. Although Hollywood often returns to a…
John Wayne’s grudge against Darryl Zanuck made headlines after a behind-the-scenes incident between the two while shooting ‘The Longest Day’
Widely considered one of the landmark war films of the 1960s, The Longest Day earned acclaim for its large-scale battle scenes and star-studded cast. Away…
MoH recipient Henry Johnson defended a wounded comrade against a surprise German night raid on the Western Front
Henry Johnson—born William Henry Johnson—represents a remarkable example of bravery that went unrecognized for decades. Serving in one of the first African American U.S. Army…
After witnessing the crimes of the Mỹ Lai Massacre, Chief Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson Jr. stood against his fellow American soldiers to save the lives of innocent civilians
The Mỹ Lai Massacre remains one of the most tragic and controversial episodes of the Vietnam War. On March 16, 1968, U.S. forces killed hundreds…
The Battle of Osowiec Fortress turned into the “Attack of the Dead Men” after German forces unleashed poison gas on Russian soldiers
World War I brought major changes to warfare, especially with the introduction of tanks and more advanced weapons. One of the most deadly new weapons…
John Wayne was supposed to play Maj. John Reisman (and more behind-the-scenes facts you never knew about “The Dirty Dozen”)
Released in 1967, The Dirty Dozen earned its reputation as a war-film classic, blending suspense, high-risk action, and a powerhouse cast that included Charles Bronson,…
The White House would have moved to these two “Doomsday Ships” if there were ever a nuclear attack on the United States
At the height of Cold War tensions during the 1960s, American officials worried that a surprise nuclear attack could decimate national leadership and severely disrupt…
During World War II, the US military hired Hershey’s to make a chocolate bar that tasted no better than “a boiled potato”
Today, chocolate is most often linked with enjoyment and indulgence, but during World War II, it also served a far more practical purpose. The Hershey…
A U.S. Air Force F-117 Nighthawk crashed in Sequoia National Forest before the design was ever officially revealed to the public
In July 1986, a U.S. Air Force F-117 Nighthawk went down in California’s Sequoia National Forest, prompting an immediate and tightly controlled recovery operation. In…