How much is any war film about the human condition in such a time of conflict versus the actual historical significance of the battle?
Is there a higher significance placed upon a movie about a battle in America in the late 18th century, or in the mid-19th century, or in the time just preceding the mid-20th century?
Or can a good film also be made about a battle 1500 years ago or 2500 years ago or 800 years ago in Eastern Europe or a thousand years ago in Asia?
People looking for history lessons will get more out of a book (fact or fiction).
I drafted a longer response last night but FR timed out on me. I may get a chance to try to re-do it this evening.
A quick response to one of your points:
>> People looking for history lessons will get more out of a book.
Young adults apparently don’t read books. Quick blog grab since I don’t have time to dig out the base story this morning: https://www.theburningplatform.com/2017/06/27/many-college-students-are-book-virgins/