5 Heroes Who Were Never Wounded
Are tere heroes who were never wounded? Sometimes movies make us believe that the hero lives a dangerous life where there are shoot-outs every five minutes. Most often, there was a lot of downtime in between gun battles. Even still, there were still bullets flying at the people on this list and they could have been killed at anytime in their violent careers, but somehow they escaped injury. That's an amazing thing, if you think about it, and someone must have been looking out for them when the gunfire started. Each of these men lived a remarkable life and were heroes who were never wounded in their lives. Here are their stories... Read more...
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The Best Lawmen from the Old West
The Old West was a lawless place that has been romanticized in the movies and dime novels. At first, there was no law. But as families moved West looking to settle down, the need for order was required and brave Marshal’s and Rangers answered the call. Here are five of the best known and famous of the lawmen and some interesting facts you might not know. Read more...
myFiveBest Opinions: Historical Western Films
Everyone loves a western. American cinema was founded upon the cowboy and his journey over the plains of our nation. Screen legends, such as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and John Wayne are icons to the men who pioneered the West. The problem with trying to find a historical western is that 99% are stories. Here is a list of westerns that hold some semblance of the truth. Feel free to add your own choices to the list.
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