D-Day marked the beginning and the end of World War II. Over the years, filmmakers created films that captured history’s darkest chapters. Here are the top 10 World War II movies ever made: 10. Downfall aka “Der Untergang” (2004) The movie follows the final 10 days of Adolf Hitler’s life. He and his Nazi army […] More
The day was August 15, 1945. Marvin Martin was aboard the Big Hutch, a navigator at the B-29 Superfortress as a navigator. He was serving the 20th Airforce in the Pacific Theater. Their target? A refinery in Akita, Japan, that was approximately 4,000 miles away. Martin, a war veteran, retells his epic story on what […] More
The C-17 Globemaster III is one of the most versatile cargo planes in the US Airforce. It usually can do strategic and tactical airlift missions, transporting cargo and troops from all over the world. Its additional missions also involve airdrop duties and medical evacuation. Here are the ten facts about the C-17 that make it […] More
The P-61 Black Widow was the United States Army Force’s fighter aircraft during World War II. The plane was designed as a night fighter- it was designed to destroy enemy aircraft at night or during bad weather, which is possible with its onboard radar. It fought in the European, Mediterranean, China, Burma, India, and Mediterranean […] More
Are you looking for the best Vietnam War movies? Look no further! Here are the ten best films that show the horrors of the war yet portray it realistically and honestly: 10. Casualties of War (1989) With outstanding performances from Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn, the movie is a gripping examination of heavily caught […] More
The Spitfire played a crucial role in the battle for air supremacy in WWII. Its highly ironic, thin, and elliptical wings minimized its drag, making it an incredibly agile aircraft. However, its German counterpart, the Messerschmitt, is also a worthy adversary. Both can reach up to 560 kilometers per hour, powered by huge V-12 piston […] More
The B-26 Marauder is an American twin-engine that served during WWII. The aircraft served in the Pacific Theater in 1942. Furthermore, it was also used in the Mediterranean Theater, Western Europe, and other key locations. Here are the ten things about the B-26 Marauder: 1. It had the infamous nickname, the “Widow Maker” The high […] More
Richard Bong was known as the “Ace of Aces.” He was the highest-scoring US fighter pilot in history. His name was appropriately cemented in history books and the US Air Force records. But do you know that this legendary pilot actually found himself in a dogfight, alone and outnumbered by the premier fighters of Japan? […] More
According to military records, five Japanese submarines slipped undetected heading to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to launch an attack that fateful day. Here are the five facts that you need to know about the Japanese killer subs: 1. The submarines were a two-person midget sub Japan’s secret weapon were five type-A midget submarines that were a […] More
The USS Missouri BB-63, also known as Mighty Mo is an Iowa-class battleship for the United States Navy in the 1940s. It was first launched in a Naval Shipyard in Brooklyn in 1944. Then, it came to the Pacific Theatre in early 1945. Here are the ten fascinating facts that you need to know about […] More
Robin Olds was a legendary American fighter pilot and the United States Air Force general officer. During his stint in WWI, he was known as an aggressive fighter pilot who made a double ace. He was also a dashing pilot hero married to a glamorous Hollywood actress. Here are the ten facts that made Robin […] More
The Grumman F17 Tomcat is the United States military’s second swing-wing fighter. This twin-engine, twin-tail variable-sweep wing aircraft is 63 feet long and 16 feet high. It has a maximum wingspan of approximately 61 feet and a cruise speed of 610 miles per hour. Its full speed is 1,540 miles per hour, twice the speed […] More
