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1 day ago · Apocalypse Now is a 1979 American epic war film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The screenplay, co-written by Coppola, John Milius, and Michael Herr, is loosely inspired by the 1899 novella Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, with the setting changed from late 19th-century Congo to the Vietnam War.
3 days ago · The capture of Beersheba by the 12th Light Horse Regiment has been largely written out of history. "The honor and the glory of securing the town went to the 4th Australian Light Horse in a cavalry charge that in notoriety ranks with the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava in 1854."
2 days ago · Three types of cavalry became common: light cavalry, whose riders, armed with javelins, could harass and skirmish; heavy cavalry, whose troopers, using lances, had the ability to close in on their opponents; and finally those whose equipment allowed them to fight either on horseback or foot.
2 days ago · In real life, Tarleton’s cavalry lost to the Americans after Daniel Morgan’s militia tricked the Colonel into mistaking a repositioning for a rout, steering enemy forces into trouble. Jason Isaacs’ on-screen British Colonel, Tavington, undergoes a similar beat, mirroring Tarleton’s actions and solidifying the connection between the two.
Jun 29, 2024 · A remarkable collection of objects, including a rare Victoria Cross, tells the heroic story of Lieutenant John Grant Malcolmson, who served with the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry during the Persian War (1856-57).
Jun 20, 2024 · Military movies spark a sense of patriotism and display the canvas of our human existence by highlighting trauma, love, and perseverance. Here are our choices for the 20 best military movie quotes of all time. Note: Some of these war movie quotes contain strong language, viewer / reader discretion is advised! Saving Private Ryan #1.
3 days ago · From July 8th to 9th, the 2024 Yunnan Provincial Film Association and Yunnan Television Artists Association "Literary Light Cavalry Grassroots Tour" series of activities will enter Hekou County's literary performances, film screenings, and new...
