British actor Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015), was another WWII hero. In addition to voluntarily signing on with the British special forces for five years, Lee led a full life. He acted in countless films, received knighthood, spoke six languages, and became a world champion fencer. Click the image above to learn more! (Image by imbd.com)
WWII ushered in a golden age of comic book sales, and many heroes (including Captain America) came about as a result of the conflict. Click the image above to learn more! (Image by Marvel.com)
As a whole, Unbroken is a tale of admiration. The book chronicles Louie's valor, suffering, and transformation. In short, it depicts his rise to heroism.
Louie himself begins the novel seeking the admiration of others as an athlete. He enjoys all the attention his victories receive, especially from girls. But after he's freed from the dual grips of the Japanese army and his own addiction, his views change. When he becomes a motivational speaker, he stops seeing his accolades as a final goal and uses them as a tool to encourage others. In doing so, he becomes a true hero.
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Even amidst the turmoil of the battlefield, photographers managed to capture images of heroism in action. WWII left a massive collection of striking photography, and most of it is open to the public and free to view. Click on the image above to see more! (Image by archives.gov)
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The Three Musketeers by While British code breaker Alan Turing didn't fight on the frontline, he made his own titanic contribution to WWII. To learn more about Turing, click here or see the 2014 film, The Imitation Game.