War in the Movies Articles

War in the Movies: A Walk in the Sun

A Walk in the Sun presents the war experience as a slow, tense, and exhausting ordeal, filled with long stretches of waiting, moments of casual conversation, and sudden bursts of violence that disrupt the routine.

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War in the Movies: To The Shores of Iwo Jima

One of the most iconic moments in the documentary is the footage of the flag-raising on Mount Suribachi, which occurred on February 23, 1945.

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War in the Movies: Mister Roberts - Part 2

Does Doug or Ensign Pulver have good leadership skills? Here are my thoughts.

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War in the Movies: Mister Roberts

Mister Roberts (1955) follows Lieutenant Doug Roberts, a cargo officer aboard a Navy supply ship in the Pacific during WWII. Frustrated by his monotonous duties and a tyrannical captain, he sacrifices his own ambitions to support his crew.

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War in the Movies: Sands of Iwo Jima

The film follows Sergeant Stryker, a hardened and battle-tested Marine who takes a group of raw recruits under his wing as they prepare for one of the most brutal battles of the Pacific War.

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War in the Movies: Air Force 1943

While undeniably a product of its time, Air Force remains an exhilarating war film with strong characters, gripping action, and a patriotic message.

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War in the Movies: Battleground

"Battleground" (1949) is one of the most definitive and realistic war films ever made, setting a high standard for World War II movies.