Charles Jackson French, a hero of World War II

Here’s How Charles Jackson French Became a Naval Hero During the Battle of Guadalcanal

Dorie Miller is the most well-known African American hero of World War II. The United States Navy cook was on board the battleship West Virginia…

James Cameron standing on a red carpet

James Cameron to Bring Film Adaptation of ‘Ghosts of Hiroshima’ to the Big Screen

Clare Fitzgerald

Academy Award-winning director James Cameron has obtained the film rights for Charles Pellegrino’s forthcoming book, Ghosts of Hiroshima. The nonfiction release, which draws upon accounts…

Celt moored in a harbor

USS Sachem (SP-192): ‘The Ghost Ship’ Left Abandoned in a Creek After Serving in Both World Wars

Several abandoned ships can be found across the United States, but few possess a history as rich as the USS Sachem (SP-192). Known by various…

Still from 'Hamburger Hill'

The Real-Life Battle Behind the Brutal Vietnam War Movie, ‘Hamburger Hill’

Some of the best war movies are based on real-life events – stories that are so fantastical that they’re almost unbelievable, such as Hacksaw Ridge…

Pierce Brosnan standing on a red carpet

North American Release Date Revealed for Pierce Brosnan WWII Movie ‘The Last Rifleman’

Clare Fitzgerald

Nearly a year after it premiered on the British streaming service Sky Cinema, The Last Rifleman (2023) will finally debut in North America. The World…

Illustrated portrait of King Charles II.

Today in History: September 6th, 1651

Samantha Franco

King Charles II Takes Refuge in the Royal Oak On September 6th, 1651, an extraordinary event in English history unfolded as King Charles II sought…

Shipwreck half-submerged in the Danube

World War II-Era Shipwrecks Re-Emerge From the Depths of Danube River

World War II-era vessels once operated by the Kriegsmarine have “risen” from the depths of the Danube, in Serbia. The wrecks, which belonged to Germany’s…

Challenger 1 tank parked

A British Challenger 1 Set the Record for the Longest Tank-on-Tank Kill in 1991

The FV4030/4 Challenger 1 tank had a rocky start. It wasn’t very reliable and had a poor rate of fire. As such, a lot of…

Aerial view of St Eloi + Members of the Northumberland Fusiliers standing together

Battle of St Eloi Craters: The Relatively Unknown Battle That Devastated the Canadian Corps

Military historians have often overlooked the Battle of St Eloi Craters that occurred during the First World War. Perhaps this lack of interest is due…

US Army Chaplain performing a funeral service with several soldiers in attendance

The Bravery and Dedication of US Army Chaplains During the Korean War

The above image, captured during the Korean War, shows one of the many roles chaplains filled during wartime: honoring the dead during burial services. Taken…

Headshot of Charles Bronson wearing a cowboy hat.

Today in History: August 30th, 2003

Samantha Franco

Legendary “tough guy” Charles Bronson passes away On this day in history, August 30, 2003, Hollywood lost one of its toughest stars, Charles Bronson. Known…

David Wilkins holding a copy of 'Blighty or Bust'

‘Blighty or Bust’ Tells the Story of a Young Soldier’s 2,000-Mile Escape to Freedom in World War II

Geoff Moore

An English author has unearthed an amazing World War II escape story in a cardboard box of papers and cuttings he bought via an online…