The US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are some of the most elite and skilled military personnel in the world. With the ultimate responsibility of defusing bombs, disarming explosives, and responding to potentially life-threatening situations, they go through intense training to ensure they can stay ahead of potential threats. Recently, a new documentary was … Read more
Sixty years ago, the Korean War erupted and sent shockwaves across the globe, bringing the world to the brink of nuclear disaster. This conflict left an indelible mark on both Korea and its people: even today, the nation remains divided. Now, viewers can witness the power of this tumultuous history in Korea: The Forgotten War … Read more
The documentary Taxi to the Dark Side (2007) directed by Alex Gibney and Standard Operating Procedure (2008) directed by Errol Morris and written by Philip Gourevitch are essential viewing for anyone wanting to understand US military interrogation techniques. The former was awarded an Oscar, and follows the death of an Iraqi taxi driver as a … Read more
The 900-day siege of Leningrad was one of the darkest periods in Russian history. It was a conflict that would leave an indelible mark on both the city and its inhabitants, creating both heroes and victims, and establishing a newfound sense of independence in the former capital. To this day, it remains one of the … Read more
Squaddies on the Frontline is a remarkable documentary that tells the story of the British troops who were deployed during The Troubles, a conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted nearly four decades from 1969 to 2007. Through interviews with ordinary men and women who experienced it first-hand, this important film captures the harsh reality of … Read more
The Islamic State (IS) is a jihadist militant extremist organization that has been making strides in Iraq and Syria since 2014. The former known as ISIS or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, it was granted exclusive access to their operations for three weeks to Vice News journalist Medyan Dairieh, allowing viewers insight into … Read more
Deep beneath the Somme battlefield lies one of the great secrets of the First World War, an extensive network of subterranean tunnels known as the ‘Lost Underground Battlefield’. These tunnels were created by British troops between 1914 and 1916 in a desperate attempt to break through German lines, but have remained largely undiscovered for over … Read more
The plight of the people of Northern Uganda is one that has touched the hearts of many. Since 1990, tens of thousands of children have been abducted from their homes by Joseph Kony, an Acholi rebel leader and religious fanatic. These kidnapped children were then marched off to Sudan and trained as child soldiers in … Read more
The deadliest weapon on the battlefield is not a bullet or gun, but rather a sniper. Snipers are considered to be some of the most extreme marksmen in the world, and have been used in battles ranging from Vietnam to Iraq to Afghanistan. With their deadly accuracy and ability to remain unseen, they can take … Read more
Sibel Edmonds is a 32-year-old Turkish-American who was hired in the wake of September 11, 2001, as a translator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Her expertise with Middle Eastern languages made her an ideal candidate to help decipher foreign communications related to threats against the United States. Unfortunately, Edmonds’ tenure at the FBI … Read more