This list will rank the entries based oncritical acclaim, fan opinion, genre-defining/re-defining aspects, and overall quality.

It is about the soldier’s sacrifice and their duty in the field.

The film was meant to heal the wounds of soldiers, proving their valor and bravery weren’t wasted.

The Longest Day

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The film depicts the squad’s rising tension between each other and their work.

However,Inglourious Basterdsdelivers a clearly anti-war film hidden behind the joys of killing Nazis.

This Soviet film is based on the 1971 novelKhatynand the 1977 survivor testimoniesI Am from the Fiery Village.

An explosion on an open field with soldiers crouching in We Were Soldiers

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The film has two distinct parts.

The first focuses on two soldiers in their boot camp with their abusive sergeant.

The second part follows Private Joker (Matthew Modine) and other soldiers trekking between villages.

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Viewers will surely question the rating after witnessing the legendary masterpiece.

Most movies about Pearl Harbor force heroism into them, butTora!

Tora!showcases a unique and accurate perspective, making ita war film that ages perfectly.

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Lawrenceand his 1926 novelSeven Pillars of Wisdom,Lawrence of Arabiais a classic war film that defined the genre.

With magnificent character development and beautiful backdrops,Lawrence of Arabiais a masterpiecewith phenomenal acting.

Many movies retell this historical event, butThe Longest Dayis one of the older movies that depict it.

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This superb film isa must-watch, with one of the most remarkable classic casts.

Aldo and Utivich in the woods, looking down at something and smiling in Inglourious Basterds

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Flyora looking directly at the camera in Come and See

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A group of soldiers crouches in the tall grass in The Thin Red Line’ (1998)

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R. Lee Ermey as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman leading marines in Full Metal Jacket

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A plane flying towards Lawrence and his camel in Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

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American troops swarm a German tank in Ramelle in ‘Saving Private Ryan’

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Inglourious Basterds