The 5 Most Realistic Army Movies, According to an Army Historian
It might surprise some war movie fans to know that at least one Army historian doesn’t think there’s anything special about “Saving Private Ryan” — at least, not beyond its realistic D-Day battle scene. In preparation for the service’s upcoming 250th anniversary, former Army historian Dave Hogan created a list of Hollywood films that he […]
‘Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback’ Traces Elvis’ Return to Music from the Army and Bad Movies
When Elvis Presley was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1957, he declined to join the Special Services and spend his enlistment entertaining troops. He wanted to enter the Army as anyone else would and didn’t want to be treated any differently than any other soldier. The media worried his service would ruin his career. […]