Iron Maiden

  • Heaven and Hell in Music

    Breaking News: This is not a WW2 history blog. I repeat—not about tanks, battles, or Churchill’s cigars. We’re taking a brief detour from my usual deep dives into World War II history. Why? Because aside from my love for history (and my family, of course—hi, Mom), I have two other great passions: Music and Movies.…

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  • Iron Maiden – “The Trooper”Album: Piece of MindRelease Date: June 20, 1983Genre: Heavy MetalSongwriters: Steve HarrisLength: 4:11Background and Theme:“The Trooper” is inspired by the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, particularly drawing from the poem of the same name by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The song vividly describes the horrors and heroism of…

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