All articles tagged with #world war 2
Despite receiving a low score of 24% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, Netflix's new show "All the Light We Cannot See" is currently the number one show worldwide. Viewers have praised the series as "stunning" and "captivating," highlighting its moving story set during World War 2 and its excellent acting. The show, based on Anthony Doerr's novel, features Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, Aria Mia Loberti, and Louis Hofmann.
Arma 3, a popular tactical military shooter, is releasing a new DLC called Spearhead 1944, which takes players back to World War 2. The DLC features a vast amount of content, including five playable factions, over 50 weapons, more than 40 vehicles, and a seven-mission co-op campaign supporting up to 24 players. The DLC is set in a 150 km² terrain based on real locations in North-West France and focuses on Operation Cobra. The DLC is scheduled for release later this year and will cost $17.99 / £14.99.
The British Defense Ministry, citing intelligence, claims that the cancellation of this year's "Immortal Regiment" events in Russia was due to concerns that participants would highlight the scope of recent Russian losses. The Kremlin is trying to maintain consistency in its narrative justifying the war on Ukraine, claiming it is similar to the Soviet experience in World War 2. The leader of the Wagner terrorist group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, publicly expressed doubts about the presence of "Nazis" in Ukraine, going against Russia's justification for the war. Russian authorities continue to unify the public around polarizing myths about the 1940s.