 | The Winds of War
Buy new: $34.49 / Used from: $26.37 Part one of a monster series. You'll like it so much that you will crave part 2- War & Remmbrance after viewing this one.
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 | In Harm's Way
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.19 A true classic that tells the story of a real Naval battle in the Pacific and the men who fought it. Superb performances by John Wayne and
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 | The Bridge on the River Kwai
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $7.24 Stars William Holden in a gripping tale of allied POW's brutalized by the Japs and forced to do slave labor completing a railway through Burma in WWII. Academy award winner.
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 | Platoon - 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition (Widescreen)
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $3.71 Yeah, I hate Oliver Stone and his Commie politics... but, this is a great Vietnam war movie anyway. The fear of nightime jungle combat is palpable.
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 | Das Boot - The Director's Cut
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $3.05 What was it like inside a German U-Boat? This flick tells it like it really was. Just terrific. I actually prefer the German version without the subtitles but either is splendid viewing. If you haven't seen this one- don't put it off any longer. Five strong stars *****
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 | Sands of Iwo Jima
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $3.73 Probably the best John Wayne attempt ever. Lots of wartime propaganda and such, but what a hot story. The Marines take the island and raise the flag!
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 | A Bridge Too Far
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $0.80 Monty's "ingenious" plan to shorten the war in Europe via the largest parachute landings ever goes all wrong. The Nazis didn't cooperate and ending up slaughtering the hapless Tommis and GI's along the way. True story with all star int'l cast. You will love it.
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 | The Beast
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $3.24 This one's a sleeper. You probably haven't seen it. Story of a Russian soldier in the Russo-Afghan war. Brutal but highly realistic. Super action scenes. Like they say- try it you'll like it.
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 | The Wild Geese (30th Anniversary Edition)
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $8.80 Richard Burton in a previously hard-to- find story of Mercenaries in Africa. Good escapist action and combat scenes.
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 | Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $7.77 You have to watch this every couple of years just to remember how powerful the story is. Strong moviemaking!
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