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Best War Movies
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BattlegroundBattleground
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Very realistic portrayal of infantry during Battle of the Bulge.
They Were ExpendableThey Were Expendable
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John Ford at his best.
Apocalypse NowApocalypse Now
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Coppola's surrealistic vision of Vietnam War that has withstood the test of time.
All Quiet on the Western FrontAll Quiet on the Western Front
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Academy Award winner for Best Picture shows German viewpoint in WWI.
The Best Years of Our LivesThe Best Years of Our Lives
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One of the few films that depicts the aftereffects of war on both veterans and their families.
StalingradStalingrad
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The cataclysmic battle that was the turning point of WWII as seen through the eyes of German soldiers.
The Guns of Navarone (Special Edition)The Guns of Navarone (Special Edition)
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A dazzling epic complete with compelling story, epic action and stunning photography.
Sands of Iwo JimaSands of Iwo Jima
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John Wayne's prototypical war film.
From Here to EternityFrom Here to Eternity
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Pre-Pearl Harbor personal conflicts on an Army base in Hawaii come to a climax on December 7th.
ZuluZulu
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Courageous stand by British soldiers at Roarke's Drift against thousands of Zulu warriors pays homage to both sides.
Platoon (Special Edition)Platoon (Special Edition)
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Won Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director and one of the first films that showed the Vietnam conflict through the eyes of the youngsters who fought it.
Full Metal JacketFull Metal Jacket
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Really two films in one; basic training and the Battle of Hue realistically depicted
Paths of GloryPaths of Glory
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Kirk Douglas at his peak in yet another Stanley Kubrick classic.
KanalKanal
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Polish film about the Battle of Warsaw in 1944 is brutal in its grimy depiction of urban warfare.
Black Hawk Down (3-Disc Deluxe Edition)Black Hawk Down (3-Disc Deluxe Edition)
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The acting is below par but the action scenes are some of the best ever filmed.
The Longest DayThe Longest Day
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Darryl Zanuck's paean to D-Day covers every aspect of the battle and the all-star cast is excellent .
Objective BurmaObjective Burma
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Errol Flynn stars in a WWII film that epitomizes small unit warfare; albeit, with some heavy handed propaganda.
Lawrence of Arabia (Limited Edition)Lawrence of Arabia (Limited Edition)
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David Lean's classic. Must see if only for the grand shots of the desert and Peter O'Toole's portrayal of the title character.
To Hell and BackTo Hell and Back
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The most decorated American soldier in WWII plays himself in a dramatic yet understated reenactment of his heroics.
Saving Private Ryan (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)Saving Private Ryan (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Spielberg's instant classic. The first and last thirty minutes of the film represent the epitome of depicting reality in war films.
The Bridge on the River KwaiThe Bridge on the River Kwai
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David Lean captures the sheer horror of life in a Japanese POW camp in this tale of courage and perserverance.