War Movies That Are More Realistic Than History Books

Sometimes war is necessary to bring about changes in the social scale. Throughout history, mankind has witnessed wars that have paved the way for justice and freedom. Not all wars end in violence and massacre. Let's glance into our history and check out the facts of the:

  • American Civil War - ended slavery in America
  • French Revolution- ended slavery and women's rights
  • World War II- the defeat of Nazi Germany

If you like watching historical programs and war movies, subscribe to the History channel on your HD DTH India connection. Dish TV, the best DTH connection in India offers many movie channels. Interested in finding out more about war movies? Check out these movies:

The Pianist



The Pianist is based on the autobiographical novel written by Wladyslaw Szpilman. It is a Holocaust memoir of a Polish-Jewish pianist-composer Wladyslaw Szpilman. The Holocaust is the single most influential event in the history of mankind. The plot is set in Warsaw during the Nazi-German invasion of Poland. It portrays the suffering of the Jewish people during the Nazi reign.

Sophie's Choice



This movie is a romantic one set in the backdrop of the Holocaust. It showcases the story of Sophie, a Polish immigrant who shares a boarding house in Brooklyn with her lover. It causes a problem in her current life as flashbacks of the Nazi Concentration camps, and horrible memories associated with it comes flooding back.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas



This movie portrays a story as seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the young son of a concentration camp commander. As he forms a friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp, things start to change. This movie is based on a novel with the same title. It is a great watch about what divides us and the innocence of childhood contrary to the cruelties in an adult world. He gives a tribute to the thousands of lives lost in the unfortunate event.





Dunkirk



This war film is directed and produced by Christopher Nolan that showcases the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II. The plot is set during the Battle of France in 1940. Tommy is the sole survivor of the German fight. Tommy saves another soldier after the ship sinks being bombed by divers. A civilian sailor Dawson, with his son Peter to sail out on his boat in Weymouth. Together they rescue a wounded soldier. This encounter leads George to suffer a head injury that makes him blind. Tommy, Alex, and Gibson join some soldiers of a regiment. When the German troops hit the boat, water enters through the bullet holes. Watch the thrilling journey of how Tommy and Alex board a train and go back.

Schindler's List



Schindler's List is a classic historical drama, released in the year 1993 and produced by Steven Spielberg. Based on the novel Schindler's Ark by Thomas Keneally, the story revolves around the plot of a German businessman saving the life of a thousand Polish-Jewish refugees from the Holocaust. This brilliant movie is a must watch to understand the struggle of the Jews during the Nazi reign in Europe.

Pearl Harbor


Certain movies are just timeless just like 'Pearl Harbor'. It is one of the greatest war movies of all time. It is based on the true story of the attack by the Japanese Navy Air Service on the Pearl Harbor, a U.S Naval base. It is a popular veteran movie that portrays the challenging life of civilians in war-prone zones. The movie beautifully sheds light on the difficult lives of the residents in war-afflicted areas and their families.

These are some of the movies that are set on the dramatic backdrops of the major wars throughout the history of mankind.

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