Legendary actress Marlene Dietrich was a staunch supporter of Allied efforts during WWII, and donated one of her film salaries to help Jews escape Germany
Marlene Dietrich, a German-born actress, became one of the defining icons of Hollywood’s Golden Age, captivating audiences with her magnetic allure and unmistakable presence on…
Did you catch these actors in HBO’s ‘Band of Brothers’ before they hit their big break?
Band of Brothers set a new benchmark for television, uniting a remarkable cast in one of the most memorable war dramas ever made. Released at…
Leadership lessons learned from history’s greatest military leaders, from Alexander the Great to Harry S. Truman
Effective leadership is the cornerstone of every successful group or organization. Yet, simply occupying a leadership role doesn’t guarantee the ability to lead effectively. Great…
Despite being praised for its historical accuracy, aspects of the Battle of Ia Drang were changed in the 2002 film ‘We Were Soldiers’
Released in 2002, We Were Soldiers is widely praised for its authentic portrayal of the Vietnam War, particularly the ferocious Battle of Ia Drang. Director…
The Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum: The Soviet-built jet designed to challenge leading American fighters during the Cold War
The Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum is a Soviet-era fighter designed primarily for air superiority. Debuting in the 1980s, it quickly became known for its impressive speed,…
U.S. Air Force pilot Wilbert ‘Doug’ Pearson became the only person to score an air-to-space kill when he took out a satellite in orbit
On September 13, 1985, the U.S. Air Force achieved a groundbreaking feat by firing the first missile ever launched from an aircraft to strike a…
Chesty Puller, the most decorated Marine in history, embodied his ‘lead by example’ motto by living with his men, adhering to the ‘K’ rations diet, and carrying his own gear
Chesty Puller’s name is inseparable from the story of the United States Marine Corps. Recognized as the most decorated Marine of all time, he served…
PBRs, a fleet of nimble and lightweight boats stocked with weaponry, played an essential role in the Vietnam War and held their own against enemy attacks
The Patrol Boat, River, or PBR, was a small but highly agile vessel used extensively by the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. Designed specifically for the…
A routine rescue mission turned into an unsolved mystery when a Grumman J2F Duck aircraft vanished over Greenland along with two crew members and a passenger
The Grumman J2F Duck was a multi-role amphibious plane that served the U.S. military in World War II. With the ability to operate from both…
Thinking North Korea would be the path to freedom, a U.S. Army soldier deserted his post only to be held captive for nearly 40 years
In 1965, U.S. Army soldier Charles Robert Jenkins made a life-altering decision: he abandoned his unit and slipped across the border into North Korea, seeking…
The U.S. Air Force’s Wild Weasel crew was developed during the Vietnam War to destroy enemy radar systems and surface-to-air missile sites
A good motto always leaves an impression, and the unofficial catchphrase of the U.S. Air Force’s Wild Weasel crews is no exception. Their saying, “YGBSM,”…
Master Sgt. Manuel V. Mendoza: The soldier who single-handedly took out 30 Germans during a determined counteroffensive
Countless acts of wartime bravery that shaped America’s history went unacknowledged for decades. Many soldiers who had earned the Medal of Honor were overlooked, often…