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The Cream of War Films
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The Night of the GeneralsThe Night of the Generals
Buy new: $14.49
As much a murder mystery as it is a war film -- VERY good! (It has a low rating because this particular DVD tranfer is bad -- but the movie itself is awesome!)
Von Ryan's Express (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Von Ryan's Express (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $10.98
Frank Sinatra sneaks WW II P.O.W.s out of Germany.
The Bridge on the River KwaiThe Bridge on the River Kwai
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $6.36
Brutal treatment of WW II P.O.W.s by the Japanese.
StalingradStalingrad
Buy used from: $48.83
This is a superb foreign film. One of the top WW II films ever. (English sub-titles).
Enemy at the GatesEnemy at the Gates
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.96
A terrific sniper film.
The Devil's BrigadeThe Devil's Brigade
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The second half of this film has superb battle footage.
Never So FewNever So Few
Buy used from: $2.08
One of my favorites. Lots of big stars (Lawford, Bronson, etc.) and a great atmospheric '60s soundtrack by Hugo Friedhofer. WW II jungle stuff. (Color, letterbox).
Tora! Tora! Tora!Tora! Tora! Tora!
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $2.98
The attack on Pearl Harbor. Brilliant film footage and cinematography. (Color).
Flying LeathernecksFlying Leathernecks
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John wayne kicks butt... as usual.
The Winter War (Talvisota)The Winter War (Talvisota)
Buy new: $45.00 / Used from: $24.75
An incredible film (English sub-titles)! The Russians attempt to invade Finland. One of the best war films I've ever seen. Constant battle scenes and very realistic. (Color).
Where Eagles DareWhere Eagles Dare
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Richard Burton has to get his team in for an espionage project against the Nazis and then get out, which becomes difficult to say the least. (Color)
The Big Red OneThe Big Red One
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Long... but the more you watch it the better it gets! (Color, letterbox).
The Dirty DozenThe Dirty Dozen
Buy new: $5.79 / Used from: $4.09
Lee Marvin is planning to kill LOTS of German officers during WW II... and he uses convicts to help him pull it off. Telly Savalas (who plays a brutal religious zealot) becomes really problematic during the operation. (Color).
PattonPatton
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Inspiring! The story of the rise and fall of Patton during WW II. (Color, letterbox).
In Harm's WayIn Harm's Way
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Big John stars in this superb WW II film.
SaharaSahara
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Humphrey Bograt and his diminutive tank team face off against a brigade of Nazis in the African desert.
The Desert FoxThe Desert Fox
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A really well-done film. James Mason generates an almost sympathetic Nazi officer (Rommell).
Objective BurmaObjective Burma
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An early film but a good one!
Back to BataanBack to Bataan
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Not a huge connection with its predecessor ("Bataan") but still a terrific film.
BataanBataan
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $4.87
Robert Taylor's performance is stellar.
Ambush BayAmbush Bay
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $4.91
Japanese Theater WW II film -- this one is my absolute favorite and features a great performance by Jim Mitchum. (Color, letterbox).
The Longest DayThe Longest Day
Buy used from: $7.99
Probably the very best WW II film ever made. This black-and-white film was the movie which prevented the epic film "Cleopatra" from driving the studio into bankruptcy.
Operation Bikini (Amazon.com Exclusive) [VHS]Operation Bikini (Amazon.com Exclusive) [VHS]
NOT YET AVAILABLE ON DVD!
Hell in the PacificHell in the Pacific
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $3.19
Who's tougher than Lee Marvin?
Too Late the HeroToo Late the Hero
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Sort of a TV movie but some will like it. This one was made a long time after WW II had ended. (Color).
The TrainThe Train
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $6.21
A brilliant black-and-white, letterbox format, film. I think that it's Lancaster's best performance plus he did his own stunts! (Black-and-white, letterbox).
Above & Beyond [VHS]Above & Beyond [VHS]
Buy used from: $23.70
Apparently not available yet in DVD. The "Enola Gay" bombs Japan.
Sergeant York (Two-Disc Special Edition)Sergeant York (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $11.02
Inspiring film based upon the true story of Sgt. York.
Run Silent, Run DeepRun Silent, Run Deep
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Clark Gable, submarine man.
MidwayMidway
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The "follow-up" film to "Tora! Tora! Tora!" about the Japanese assault on Midway Island in the Pacific. This is a really marvellous film. (Color, letterbox).
Kelly's HeroesKelly's Heroes
Buy new: $5.79 / Used from: $4.07
A humorous WW II film with plenty of great stars and lots of action. (Color).
The Guns of Navarone (Special Edition)The Guns of Navarone (Special Edition)
Buy new: $18.49 / Used from: $7.42
A Special Forces unit has a tough task to complete.
Battle of BritainBattle of Britain
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Great cinematography and thrilling film footage. Well-done. (Color, letterbox).
The Enemy BelowThe Enemy Below
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Another terrific WW II submarine film.
Force 10 From NavaroneForce 10 From Navarone
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This one is epic, with numerous sub-plots. Well-done. (Color)
From Here to EternityFrom Here to Eternity
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Pearl Harbor and a love story component to boot.
Stalag 17Stalag 17
Buy used from: $5.59
American P.O.W.s in a brutal German prison camp plan an escape... but first they have to find the traitor who's in their midst. A marvellous black-and-white film.
Sands of Iwo JimaSands of Iwo Jima
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $4.69
Plenty of superb battle footage with "The Duke" running the invasion/assault by his team of devoted soldiers.
Soldier of OrangeSoldier of Orange
Buy used from: $63.65
A really unique war film.
Ballad of a Soldier - Criterion CollectionBallad of a Soldier - Criterion Collection
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $20.00
WW II from a Russian perspective. A great film.