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12 WWII Movies Veterans Say Are Unwatchable - They're Too Accurate According to Old School Movies

Not all war movies are made for entertainment — some hit so close to reality that WWII veterans call them "unwatchable." These films don't shy away from the horrors, chaos, and emotional toll of battle, giving viewers an unflinching look at the reality of war. These 12 WWII movies are so accurate that even veterans struggled to watch — from graphic combat scenes to authentic military strategies and historical accuracy that leaves audiences breathless.
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Fury (2014)
Fury (2014)
1
76%7.6
Cross of Iron (1977)
Cross of Iron (1977)
2
71%7.5
Come and See (1985)
Come and See (1985)
3
97%8.4
Das Boot (1981)
Das Boot (1981)
4
98%8.3
Letters From Iwo Jima (2006)
Letters From Iwo Jima (2006)
5
91%7.9
The Pianist (2002)
The Pianist (2002)
6
95%8.5
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
7
84%8.1
A Bridge Too Far (1977)
A Bridge Too Far (1977)
8
62%7.4
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
9
100%8.5
Downfall (2004)
Downfall (2004)
10
90%8.2
Schindler's List (1993)
Schindler's List (1993)
11
98%9.0
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
12
93%8.6
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