The 10 best World War 2 movies ever made | All About History
Apr 6, 2016 · Famous for featuring Mark Hamill in between Star Wars movies, this is director Samuel Fuller’s semi-autobiographical account of life in the 1st Infantry Division (the Big Red One of the title). It follows four men in a squad led by their Sergeant (Lee Marvin), who experience action in North Africa, Sicily and Czechoslovakia, where they help ...
8 Greatest British Commando Missions of World War 2
Dec 4, 2017 · The best way to hurt the Kriegsmarine was to strike its dockyards, so the port became a key target for the British in what would be known as Operation Chariot. The tricky part of the attack was reaching the harbour, as it was not exposed to open sea, so the commandos would have to navigate an eight-kilometre (five-mile) estuary as well as avoid ...
Cassino ’44: Melee in the Mountains | All About History
Nov 26, 2024 · The hardest fought battle in Italy during the Second World War came in the winter and spring of 1944 as the previously unstoppable Allied advance on Rome came against the immovable Gustav Line.
UK Exclusive: New WWII doc reveals unseen B-17 combat footage
May 15, 2019 · “We’re excited to finally share this special project with audiences and to celebrate the last of the best — the men who risked their lives to save the world 75 years ago.” The Cold Blue can be seen on the big screen for one night on 4th July, 2019 at …
Hero dogs of World War 2: From Japanese POW camps to the …
Apr 15, 2016 · All of the awards are richly deserved but the most inspiring stories arguably come from those involving man’s best friend: the loyal dog. Founded in 1943, the Dickin Medal is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. World War II is the most horrendous conflict in human history and countless innocent animals were caught up in the destruction.
History Vs Hollywood – The ultimate guide to blockbuster …
Nov 29, 2024 · Now we’ve collected some of the best of our examination of Hollywood’s great historical epics in History Vs Hollywood, from Spartacus to Malcolm X and from Cleopatra to Dunkirk, into a special collection alongside more details about how the movies were made, the real history behind the events they depict and much more.
“Gung-ho misfits” – Saul David on WW2 British Airborne
Jun 19, 2024 · The airborne was a volunteer operation for which men had to experience tough training. They wanted the most physically capable and the best marksmen, but these people would also be delivered into combat by a dangerous and untested method. It was the early days of parachutes and it wasn’t known how effective they’d be.
Best gifts for history buffs | All About History
Nov 26, 2021 · Falklands War Heroes. RRP: £25 | bitebackpublishing.com Lord Ashcroft, who has been fascinated by bravery since he was a young boy, has amassed several medal collections over the past four decades, including the world’s largest collection of Victoria Crosses, Britain and the Commonwealth’s most prestigious gallantry award.
“A safe space for people to properly geek out.” Al Murray and …
Jul 10, 2024 · James May is coming to speak about Spitfire wingtips, and Dermot O’Leary has an entire presentation on the RNLI during WW2. The nature of the Second World War means that there are so many rabbit holes you can disappear down …
Band of Brothers James Madio interview | All About History
Oct 13, 2015 · I read the book, had the audition and watched a lot of movies from the era. After I got the role I was given a leaflet from HBO with details on my character. I learned more about Frank and wrote him a letter. I wanted to make sure everything was correct and tribute him in the best way. Our job was to put egos aside and become these men.