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Best Movies that pay tribute on Memorial Day
05/25/2013 | 4everontheright

Posted on 05/25/2013 7:36:03 AM PDT by 4everontheRight

Folks, what are your favorite movies that pay deserved tribute to the men and women who serve us so bravely and boldly?


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; History; Military/Veterans
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To: 4everontheRight
A sleeper "Between Heaven and Hell" (1956) .

WWII Pacific saga with a good cast of characters, which shows some deaths by friendly fire, something that is not often shown.

21 posted on 05/25/2013 8:13:02 AM PDT by Oatka (This is America. Assimilate or evaporate.)
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To: 4everontheRight
I have trouble deciding which portrays the pain, anguish, horrors and futility of Vietnam better - Hamburger Hill or Platoon.
Probably a tie ... I'm in a cold sweat and a really nasty "funk" after watching either one.
22 posted on 05/25/2013 8:13:15 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: usconservative
You “old farts” are a dying breed not just around here, but in America. And when you are gone, what will we have? You folks are the heart soul and backbone of the conservative movement. Our ranks aren't being replenished with new blood because young people are complete morons who hate decency and American, family values.

Thank you old farts, for everything you've done for this once-great country. You brought America some of its best days.

23 posted on 05/25/2013 8:15:45 AM PDT by Wyrd bið ful aræd (Gone Galt, 11/07/12----No king but Christ! Don't tread on me!)
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To: 4everontheRight

Here are some of my favorites:”Battleground”,”Patton”,”A Walk In The Sun”,”Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo”,”The Longest Day”,”The Big Red One”.One of my favorite Britsh movies:”In Which We Serve”.GOD BLESS OUR HEROES and GOD BLESS”The Last,Best Hope Of ManKind,The United States of America!!!!!


24 posted on 05/25/2013 8:18:16 AM PDT by bandleader
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To: FlingWingFlyer

There were five Sullivan brothers serving on board The USS Juneau.When she was sunk by the Japanese(battle for Guadalcanal),all five were lost.From then on,brothers weren’t allowed to serve together.The convention center in Waterloo,Iowa is named”The Sullivan Center”.


25 posted on 05/25/2013 8:21:44 AM PDT by bandleader
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To: usconservative
Where ya been?

It has been awhile. I've gone thru some bad times, but things are looking up. Good to see you again.

26 posted on 05/25/2013 8:23:59 AM PDT by chesty_puller (Viet Nam 1970-71 He who shed blood with me shall forever be my brother. Shak.)
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To: Wyrd bið ful aræd

Yes,we”old Farts”are a dying breed,and the younger bereations(X & Y)are NOT being taught Love of Country and Strong Moral Values,but what can you expect after subjecting them to “The Public School System’where they are taught ONLY the bad about their country,and then on to college for more”Programming”from The Left??I’m told that the avereage school book(US History)features ONE paragraph about Abraham Lincoln!!You get out what you put in!!!!!!!!


27 posted on 05/25/2013 8:27:52 AM PDT by bandleader
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To: 4everontheRight

“Saving Private Ryan”.


28 posted on 05/25/2013 8:36:39 AM PDT by Biggirl ("Jesus talked to us as individuals"-Jim Vicevich/Thanks JimV!)
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To: bandleader

“the younger bereations(X & Y)are NOT being taught Love of country and strong moral values”

Find a family that is home schooling and you will be pleasantly surprised.


29 posted on 05/25/2013 8:43:47 AM PDT by Liberty Wins
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To: 4everontheRight

“From Here To Eternity” with Frank Sinatra.


30 posted on 05/25/2013 8:50:30 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: 4everontheRight
Memorial Day originates with the Civil War. So here's a Civil War pic: The Red Badge of Courage. Bonus for starring Audie Murphy.
31 posted on 05/25/2013 8:54:13 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Socialism consumes everything. Bolshies' gonna bolsh.)
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To: chesty_puller
Very sorry to hear about the bad times. Glad to hear things are looking up for you, one of these days whether you're back up in Yankee territory or I'm back down there in Texas it'd be good to see you again. I'm stuck up here in the People's Socialist RepuliK of Illannoyed for three more years, after that I don't care if I have to burn this house down -- I'm getting the hell outta here.

I hear retirement and Texas calling my name, it's only a matter of time now.

Peace to you bro, and please don't be a stranger. Too many good memories of you here, sending the love your way.

32 posted on 05/25/2013 8:58:03 AM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: twister881

That one always belongs at the top of the list.


33 posted on 05/25/2013 9:07:17 AM PDT by Baynative (Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and the other over my mouth.)
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To: The Louiswu

“Battleground” is one of the best WW2 movies ever made. Maybe THE best.


34 posted on 05/25/2013 9:10:35 AM PDT by cld51860 (Oderint dum metuant)
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To: usconservative

Thanks friend, and you will be welcome in Texas.


35 posted on 05/25/2013 9:11:59 AM PDT by chesty_puller (Viet Nam 1970-71 He who shed blood with me shall forever be my brother. Shak.)
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To: 4everontheRight

bump


36 posted on 05/25/2013 9:12:32 AM PDT by VeniVidiVici (Obama's Enemies List - Yes, you are a crook.)
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To: chesty_puller

Dam Busters (RAF Sqd. 617) still shows well for a 1955 or so flic. The bases of director, actors and script were very well rounded to produce a home-run. Pork Chop Hill was good. Oddly, the camaraderie demonstrated in Band of Brothers reminded me of service in RVN...as a Marine! Hamburger Hill also had mindful moments.
If ownership of a video says anything, note that I have three “war” videos; Dam Busters, The Hunters (Robert Mitchum)and the Band of Brothers series.
Interesting thing about old movies are the actors that had bit parts then went on to greater roles. For example, Robert Shaw portrayed Richard Todd’s co-pilot.


37 posted on 05/25/2013 9:13:54 AM PDT by Huaynero
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To: 4everontheRight

“To Hell and Back”, “Patton” and “The Great Escape”.


38 posted on 05/25/2013 9:28:07 AM PDT by Donkey Odious ( Adapt, improvise, and overcome - now a motto for us all.)
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To: Donkey Odious

Torpedo Run is on now. Pretty good flick

Patton is my favorite... And Midway


39 posted on 05/25/2013 9:45:10 AM PDT by SomeCallMeTim ( The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them)
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To: 4everontheRight

Watched the movie Memorial Day (2011) on Netflix streaming not too long ago; not stellar, but worth a look.

Other modern movies to check out would be Valor, Restrepo, Defiance and Saints and Soldiers.

My favorites:
-To Hell and Back
-The Longest Day
-Sergeant York
-Band of Brothers
-Heaven Knows Mr Allison
-In Harm’s Way


40 posted on 05/25/2013 9:52:48 AM PDT by xander
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