Today, June 6, marks the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings in 1944 – one of the key historical events of the 20th century.
D-Day was the day in World War II when U.S.-led Allied forces invaded northern France by means of beach landings in Normandy. The invasion ultimately brought down Nazi Germany, and the day lives on in the memory of every American.
It also resonated in Hollywood, as movie directors aimed to translate the war happenings on to the movie screens for the public to be aware of what is going on overseas. After years of film making, with actor John Wayne taking the lead in depicting the men fighting in Europe and the Pacific, one particular movie has been dubbed the best war film of all time – Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan (1998).
The epic film, starring actors Tom Hanks and Jeremy Davies, has successfully represented World War II. It will forever be the top movie for any war film to be compared to.
Check out the many ways to celebrate, honor and remember this day on which so many gave their lives by watching the top ten movies on the war.
