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Posted on Dec 19, 2014 in Books and Movies, Front Page Features

The Movie ‘Unbroken’ – A Report from a Screening

It took 17 years to bring to the big screen the movie 'Unbroken,' about the life of Olympic runner Louis Zamperini's experiences in a Japanese prison camp during WWII.

Posted on Nov 10, 2014 in Stuff We Like

‘Duty, Honor, Courage’ Week on American Heroes Channel

American Heroes Channel has a full week of programming planned in honor of Veterans Day 2014.

Posted on Jun 2, 2014 in Stuff We Like

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit – Sweepstakes Giveaway

Armchair General is running a sweepstakes that will provide 3 lucky winners, determined randomly, with a copy of the "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" Blu-ray / DVD boxed set.

Posted on May 31, 2013 in Stuff We Like

Military History Programs on Hulu

Has the dearth of actual military history documentaries and military-themed programs on television got you down? Check out what's happening on Hulu.

Posted on Mar 27, 2013 in Books and Movies

Historical Hits and Misses in the Movie ‘Emperor’

As history, the movie "Emperor" is inconsistent. It gets a number of details wrong - often at the expense of Gen. Douglas MacArthur - but overall it succeeds in its attempt to make audiences realize and appreciate the impact of two disparate cultures on a horrific war.