I watched a movie on Netflix called “The Railway Man” with Colin Firth a few months ago. Not strictly a war movie but deals with the aftermath of war. It was a really moving film. I recommend it.
No one has mentioned it yet, so I’ll recommend:
“They Were Expendable” directed by John Fordand based
largely on actual events. Lt. John Bulkeley (John
Brickley in the movie) was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.
I will also add on tothe recommendations for “Battleground”.
Although Dean Jagger won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor
in “12 O”Clock High”, I always felt it should have gone to James Whitmore, who took a bit part and made it truely remarkable.