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Probably the best World War 2 movies ever made (in no particular order)
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Battle of the Bulge
D-day
Here follow a list of some of the
greatest second world war Gallipoli

movies. Each movie on this list Gettysburg

have made some impact on the Guadalcanal
war film genre in some way Iw o Jima
regardless the era when it was La Drang
released. Mogadishu
Operation Market-Garden
This best war movies list is based on movies that
Passchendaele
have good cri c reviews, the respect of the fans of
The Alamo
the war movies genre, good storyline, great ac on
scenes, great ac ng and a director that knows his trade. The movies that follow have that in common, Thermopylae
are o en found on plenty of best war movies lists and have made strong impression on me as well as Waterloo
on millions of people that have watched them.
POPULAR MOVIES
The second thing about this war movies list is that there aren't any prison camp movies. So I don’t
want to hear anything why Empire of the sun, Schindler’s list, The great escape or life is Beau ful are Probably the best
World War 2 movies
not on this list. There are no war me love stories as well, so don’t even think about commen ng why ever made (in no
Casablanca is not there even that many claim it’s a war movie. If you ask me it’s more of a war me particular order)
love story and will find its place on another list. Also, don’t complain why Band of brothers and The Here follow a list of
some of the greatest second world war
Pacific are not on this list, they are TV series and they will find their place on a best war TV series list. movies. Each movie on this list have
This list is about the best World War 2 movies and every story in this list is about some military made some impact on the war film genre
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mission or ba le during that period. If you are a fan of the period you have probably watched some
and if not every movie on the list. Nevertheless, check it out maybe you will come across a surprise or Best War Movies of
two. 2012
The genre of war
movies is usually not
characterized by many
The Dirty Dozen (1967) new releases, which is actually strange,
having so many conflicts around the w...
These are the true inglorious bastards. Lee Marvin leads a
gang of convicts in a one way mission in this Robert Aldrich Watch Love and Honor
classic movie. It's almost impossible not to like this gang of (2013)
Young American soldier
misfits. serving in Vietnam
goes AWOL to win back
his girlfriend. Short review, basic movie
info, trailer and full movie lo...

Best Movies About D-

Day
Today is D-Day. Well it
was, sixty nine years
ago on this day, when
the allied forces landed on the beaches
of Normandy in order to execute...

Top 5 American Civil

War Movies
The American civil war
was the turning points
for the American
Nation, the outcome of that war are the
The Desert Fox (1951) United States as we know them today....
Erwin Rommel was one of the greatest German generals, a List of w ar movies
brilliant officer and strategist highly respected both by his directed or produced
by Steven Spielberg
soldiers as well as by his enemies. James Mason did an Steven Spielberg is
incredible job portraying Rommel who was also known as the known as one of the
desert fox. greatest movie directors of all time. His
contribution to the world’s
cinematography is well-know...

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(1993)
AGerman production
telling the story of the
battle for Stalingrad
from the Nazi side. Short review, basic
movie info, trailer and full m...

Watch Ran (1985)

This is the story of a
warlord who abdicates
from his throne in favor
of his three sons.
However, that complicates things and as
a result...
Where Eagles Dare (1968)
One of the best world war two thrillers with the legendary Richard
Burton and Clint Eastwood in the main roles. Non stop high quality THE HEROES
action.
Capt. Jack Aubrey Col. Dax
Colonel Walter E. G.I. Jane
Kurtz
General George
Custer
General George S. Hilts 'The Cooler
Patton King'
John Rambo Lt. Aldo Raine
Lt. Col. Hal Moore Lt. Harry
BreakerMorant
Major Reisman Napoleon Bonaparte
Oddball Pvt. Chris Taylor
Pvt. J.T. 'Joker' Sergeant Alvin C.
Davis York
Sergeant First Class Sgt. John Stryker
W illiam James
T.E. Law rence
When Trumpets Fade (1998)
This is by far the most underrated war movies of all time. Yet,
it deserves to be on everyone's second world war best movies
list. All in all an incredible movie, great plot, great acting.
This movie is a living proof that you don't need Hollywood
movie star to make a great film and by any standards this is
one hell of a war movie.

The Thin Red Line (1998)

An epic movie with an all star crew. Many considered it as one

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 An epic movie with an all star crew. Many considered it as one
of the greatest word war 2 movies ever made. The focus on
the movie is the battle at the Guadalcanal during the world
war two.

Too Late The Hero (1970)

Often forgotten and pretty underrated this is a great war
movie with Cliff Robertson and Michael Caine in the main
roles. Robert Aldrich (the dirty dozen) is signed as the director
of this war adventure movie.

Battle Of The Bulge (1965)

This is one of the precises story of one of the biggest WWII
battles - the battle of the bulge. One of the "must watch"
classic world war 2 movies for every fan of the genre.

Kelly's Heroes (1970)

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 The is story of a group of soldiers that go behind enemy lines
to rob a Nazi Bank. Plenty of action and interesting characters.
Sgt Oddball (Donald Sutherland) is one of those characters
that stick with you for a long time.

Battle of Britain (1969)

There is no better movie on the Battle of Britain, how it was
fought and how it was won. One of the best war movies
made in the United Kingdom.

Patton (1970)
George S. Patton is one of the greatest generals that fought in
the second world war. He is also known as the General that
defeated the desert fox. A lifetime performance by George S.
Scott.

Cross Of Iron (1977)

This is a Sam Peckinpah masterpiece with James Coburn in
the main role. There isn't a best world war 2 movies list
without this one. The critics loved it and the audience was
blown away from the authenticity of war portrayed in this
classic world war 2 movie.

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The Longest Day (1962)
One of the first movies about the D-Day told on a grand scale
with an all-star acting crew lead by Richard Burton and John
Wayne.

Army Of Shadows (1969)

One of the movies in which every element is perfect, from the
writing through the editing, perfection all the way. A true
masterpiece very often unfairly forgotten by the fans! Wanna
know the true value of this movie, just read some critics
review or simply watch it.

Catch 22 (1970)
Captain John Yossarian is a cult character and one of the most
memorable ones in the genre. His monologues and discussion
are unforgettable. The movie didn't had commercial success
only because most of the people can comprehend the black
humor in this movie.

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A Bridge Too Far (1977)
An epic movie with some of the best actors of those years.
Operation Market Garden was the battle that should of ended
the world war 2 by Christmas that year. The movie tells the
story why that didn't happened.

The Big Red One (1980)

One of the best world wart 2 movies ever made without any
doubt. Nothing more to be said, if you haven't seen it just sit
back and enjoy.

Hell Is For Heroes (1962)

This very tense world war II drama is directed by Don Siegel
(his only war movie) with Steve McQueen in the main role.
Great director, great script, great actors equals great film.

Das Boot (1981)

Brilliant, masterpiece, excellent are common terms used to
describe Das Boot. This is one of the most realistic war movies
ever made. The movie follows the lives of a U-boat crew and
their missions in the Atlantic ocean in the mist of the second
world war.

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Letters From Iwo Jima (2006)
Powerful war movie directed by Clint Eastwood. The movie
tells the story about the battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese
perspective. The movie has all that a great war movies needs;
great director, great actors, great story, great battle scenes.

Stalingrad (1993)
If you haven't seen this movie you better prepare yourself.
This is not an easy movie to watch as same as war is not a
pleasant experience. This battlefield drama tells a powerful
story of the German soldiers that fought in Stalingrad.

The Bridge On The River Kwai (1957)

No world war II movie list can be made without this classic.
An epic movie that tells a powerful story about a working
camp of POW. A complex movie that delivers a strong
message.

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Come And See (Idi i Smotri) (1985)
A rare look of the second world war from the Soviet side. Just
because the actors don't speak English the movie didn't made
an impact on the Western audience. Otherwise one of the best
and if not the best world war 2 movie ever made.

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

The movie that changed the genre and set new standards.
Spielberg's masterpiece is one of the best films in the genre.
Probably the best war movie in the last two decades.

Honorable mention:
The Attack (1956),
Flags of our fathers (2006),
The Desert Rats (1953),
Midway (1976),
Hell in the Pacific (1968)
The Guns of Navarone (1961)

If you feel some great movie is left out of this list be free to write us about it in
the comment box!

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8 comments + comments +

warmoviebuff June 23, 2013 at 7:14 AM

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Excellent list, only a few I would disagree with and no glaring exceptions. Here is my Top
Ten:
1. Longest Day
2. Saving Private Ryan
3. Das Boot
4. When Trumpets Fade
5. Where Eagles Dare
6. A Bridge Too Far
7. Bridge on the River Kwai
8. Cross of Iron
9. Patton
10. Battle of Britain

Not a big fan of:

The Thin Red Line
Army of Shadows
You are not a big fan of black and white movies, are you?

Aleksandar Atanasovski June 23, 2013 at 7:37 AM

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I understand why you might dislike the thin red line, i truly do, but not why you dislike
army of shadows, it is an excellent movie. As far as the black and white movies, it makes
no difference to me.
...Hell is for heroes, the desert fox and the longest day are B & W movies. I think they are
excellent movies and deserve their place on everyone's greatest world war 2 movie list

warmoviebuff June 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM

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I was kidding about the black and whites, I prefer more modern movies myself.
I am a bigger fan of "Army of Crime". "Army of Shadows" perplexes me as to why it is

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 considered a masterpiece. It has long stretches of boring and several ridiculous scenes,
especially when the main character escapes.

4ec104ea-e0b9-11e2-96c9-000f20980440 June 29, 2013 at 5:43 AM

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Thanks for the list! As for great WW2 movies, my father served for the entire WW2, and
most of it with Patten's 3rd. He loved the movie by the same name, Patton. We saw it
together many times. The other movie we saw several times in the movies was Battle of
The Bulge.
I always knew he was proud that he served and helped save the world. My Dad never
talked much about WW2, I am sure now it's because, while he was proud of his
contribution, it was a hard and sad time for him too. But he really loved these movies.
Being there with him, I could tell by observing through him what was right, accurate, and
what was bunk.
Movies should make you feel something. Those two movies I mentioned did that for my
Dad, and me. So to me, they are great movies.

Aleksandar Atanasovski June 29, 2013 at 7:20 AM

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I am glad you liked the list. I am sure that your dad would like some of the other movies on
this list as well.If your dad liked Patton and Battle of Bulge he should watch the big red
one and when trumpets fade. I am certain that he will enjoy them very much as well!

Crossroads44 July 19, 2013 at 7:17 AM

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You forgot to mention Band Of Brothers and or The Pacific. they're TV series, but there
stories couldn't have been told and other way and are definitely worth a mention.

Aleksandar Atanasovski July 19, 2013 at 1:28 PM

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Actually I didn't mention BOB and the Pacific because they are made for TV, both are TV
series.That's the only reason why they are not mentioned on this list.

kingnine February 12, 2014 at 9:24 PM

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Battle of the Bulge? That ranks as one of the greatest examples of poor acting in film
history. In my view, it stank and stunk simultaneously. Where is Tora Tora Tora? You put
that other fartfest movie "Midway" on the honorable mention list, but not "Tora"?
Well, on a positive you included "Hell is for Heroes." Regardless if it was black and white,
low-budget, it was excellent. Oh, and what added to its excellence was the addition of Bob
Newhart as Pvt. Driscoll.

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