Memorial Day salute: 12 great war movies
May 24, 2015, 1:03 PM | Updated: 1:03 pm
Filmmakers and filmgoers have long been fascinated with war stories.
From “The Great Dictator” to “Gone With the Wind” to “Catch-22” to “American Sniper,” war movies can entertain, and, in more sobering moments, serve as a reminder of the terrible sacrifices that come with battle.
We’ve thought of a dozen movies that make those points beautifully.