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Eastwood replaces the common idea of heroism by the more tragic notion of human sacrifice, whether voluntary or involuntary, for an assumed greater good.

the United States had gained complete control of both the air and the sea by the time they launched their attack on the island of Iwo Jima faced determined resistance

The $850,000 Iwo Jima Memorial, based on a picture showing five U.S. Marines and a Navy corpsman raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi, is a symbol of heroism.

Corporal Tony Stein of the 28th Marines used his improvised Stinger machine gun to earn a well deserved Congressional Medal of Honor on the beaches of Iwo Jima in 1945

Iwo Jima veteran Richard Overton's memoir describes his sickening combat experience despite his break with reality. This gruesome memoir is both compelling and stirring.

Stanley Kubrick's 1987 film follows Private Joker (Matthew Modine) through boot camp and into the Vietnam war, exposing the flawed doctrine and policies behind the combat

The Duke is riding tall in the saddle again, as this would have been his 100th birthday

U.S. Coast Guard Amphibious Operations started at Culebra, Puerto Rico in February 1935 and ended ten and a half years later on Japan's devastated shores in August 1945.

Most were not famous at the time, but history would remember these writers, prophets, boxers and musicians more for what they would accomplish later than for the war.

Helen Mirren, Peter O'Toole, and Penelope Cruz among 143 Academy Award-nominated celebrities who chatted during annual lunch

Navajo Code Talkers played a key role in helping the United States and Allied Forces relay unbreakable military command messages during World War II.

Used by the United States and Great Britian the 14 inch naval gun was in history from the Dardanelles to Guam in the 20th Century.

Learn about the Navajo Code that allowed American and Allied Troops to efficiently and accurately communicate strategy while confounding the Japanese.

Spike Lee too often lets his Clint Eastwood grudge get the better of him in a war film with several powerhouse set-pieces and no shortage of grand, if messy, ambitions.

Used by the US and her Allies for more than sixty years, the M-2 series of flamethrowers have been the mainstay weapon of this class.

Since November 10th, 1775, the United States Marine Corps have fought to preserve the democracy of the United States at home, on land and sea, and on foreign soil.

Happy Feet is picking up its share of critic-loving. New York Film Critics Circle and Los Angeles Film Critics Association have named it "Best Animated Film."

The non-profit National Board of Review of Motion Pictures calls Disney/Pixar's Cars the best animated movie of 2006.

Forty years ago, Oscar's top honor went to this acclaimed racial thriller - and the long tradition of rewarding message films officially began.

Joan and Don both deal with disappointment, while a freak accident derails a regime change at Sterling Cooper and Sally faces fear at home.

The Consolidated B-24 Liberator distinguished itself in battle and became one of the most recognized aircraft of the Second World War.

The addition of these large, fast carriers provided the American Pacific Fleet enhanced striking power, against the Japanese in World War II, and into the Cold War.

Clint Eastwood scores another hit as he continually reminds us that nobody does neo-classic American filmmaking quite like he does. 3 stars out of 4.

The P-51 Mustang was one of the best long range fighter escort planes of World War II and matched anything the German Luftwaffe could throw against it.

Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism.

The USS Missouri tour, located at Pearl Harbor's Battleship Row near Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, takes visitors to the start and end of World War II.

The guns of USS Washington were vital in blazing a path to ultimate triumph over Imperial Japan in the epic struggle for dominance in the Pacific.

Using their language as code, Native Americans provided the key to victory in both world wars.

Virginia may be for lovers, but it's also for runners who love extreme races.

Clint Eastwood goes behind the camera once again to direct and star in Gran Torino, out now on DVD.

Disabled U.S. veterans may suffer from a range of chronic conditions. America's Vet Dogs and Patriot Paws provide trained dogs to help them achieve more independence.

"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." John Paul Jones, American Naval Hero.

After many successful movies in past years, Clint Eastwood does it again, with a tale of a mother desperate to find her missing son, in Depression Era Los Angeles.

A 4th of July celebration includes great movies. After the barbeque and before the fireworks, why not cool off and enjoy one of the patriotic movie choices shown here.

Despite all the moral and inspirational mumbo jumbo crammed into to Clint Eastwood's Nelson Mandela flick, there are only two real lessons to be taken away from Invictus.