Audie Murphy

Not only did Audie Murphy become a war hero during World War II, he became a symbol of the unbreakable American spirit whose legend was only bolstered by his small stature. At 5-feet, 7-inches, and 145-pounds Audie became an unlikely hero and and an even unlikelier movie star after performing acts of bravery during the war that made him known throughout the world. In one of his best-known acts of courage during World War II, Murphy found himself and a weakened unit of 18 other soldiers facing...Read Full Story

Audie Murphy Westerns Collection – Sierra (1950)/Drums Across the River (1953)/Ride Clear of Diablo (1954)/Ride a Crooked Trail (1958)/ Sierra – Audie Murphy Drums Across The River – Audie Murphy Ride Clear Of Diablo – Audie Murphy Ride A Crooked Trail – Audie Murphy Four Classic Audie Murphy Westerns Avaliable On DVD For The 1st Time…1) “Sierra” 1950..A Rousing Western w/Murphy as the son of a falsely accused man & Audie Murphy’s then wife, Wanda Hendrix, as the lady lawyer...Read Full Story

He was America's greatest World War II hero, at one point singlehandedly holding off 250 German soldiers and six tanks. But despite winning acclaim and stardom, he could never escape the pain and trauma of the conflict that made him a hero. From his diffi.. Features: He was America's greatest World War II hero, at one point singlehandedly holding off 250 German soldiers and six tanks. But despite winning acclaim and stardom, he could never escape the pain and trauma of the conflict that made...Read Full Story

Before James Dean and Elvis Presley and my late husband, Felix, I loved Audie Murphy.  I saw some of his movies more than once. I even watched his autobiographical movie, To Hell and Back. (I know now he was not a very good actor but at the time, I was an enduring fan.)  I was sad and morose for a week when he died in a plane crash in 1971. So, imagine my pleasant surprise when I saw part of a wall in the d-fac (dining facility) of the army hospital I work in, dedicated to the memory of Audie...Read Full Story

This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance...very fascinating. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 1. How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why? 21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the hig hest honor given any military or foreign dignitary. 2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his return walk and why? 21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1 3. Why are his gloves wet...Read Full Story