It takes heat to forge the steel of heroism and no flames burn hotter than the fires of war. These are the stories of common men with the courage and strength to fight and die for the American
ideals of freedom and liberty. Stories of friendship and camaraderie punctuated
with sudden danger and exciting action set against the sweeping backdrop of
world war ii Europe.
A Walk in the Sun - Starring: Dana Andrews
Dana Andrews delivers a bravura performance as Sgt. Tyne, a squad leader who
suddenly finds himself in charge of an entire platoon on a dangerous mission
though the Italian countryside. This gritty and realistic film makes great use
of a strong cast to portray the random chaos of war and the deep bonds of
friendship that form between men in battle. A true masterpiece of wartime
fiction from the director of All Quiet on the Western Front and Pork Chop Hill.
Runtime: 117 minutes
Go for Broke - Starring: Van Johnson:
During World War II, Japanese Americans (Nisei) were rounded up and interred
in camps. This film follows the exploits of the 442 Regimental Combat Team, an
all Nisei group of volunteers from the camps, out to prove their loyalty as
American Citizens. Van Johnson stars as the bigoted white leader who learns to
respect and understand the Nisei, who formed one of the most decorated
battalions in American military history. This film received Academy Award
nominations for Best Story and Best Screenplay. Runtime: 92 minutes
Yankee Doodle Donkey - Cartoon
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