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War and Anti-War Films

Extended essay on war films from the early 20th century onwards divided by topics such as World War I and II, Hollywood War Films and the Korean and Vietnam war. Focusing mainly on US and UK films, the commentary puts films in each group in broad context and provides a brief overview of each title. Aligned to the 'Greatest Films' section of the site, essay links selected titles to a detailed description and analysis, which often includes extensive quotes from the film's script. Main essay concludes with a useful chronological list of 'Great War and Anti-War films'. No retail information is included, but site is a helpful initial resource on the history of war films.

War and War-Era Movies - Berkeley LIbrary

Part of the University of Berkeley US site, providing an annotated listing of war films, arranged by 12 separate topics, eg. US Civil War, the Spanish Civil War, the Cold War. Films, ranging from the early 1900s, are listed alphabetically by title. Brief credits also supplied, with fuller details from links to IMDB database. Site also, usefully, provides bibliographies and journal references (partially annotated) on individual films and four related subject areas, eg. Vietnam films, World War films. Material relates to collections in the Berkeley library, but is sufficiently comprehensive for research purposes. Helpful resource tool.

World War Two on Film - War Movie Database

'World War Two on Film is an extensive database of movies and documentaries set during and about the Second World War.’ US site holds both a movie and documentary index with reviews and details about DVD availability. Search for brief reviews of war films under the following categories: The Cold War, The Vietnam War, The Korean War, World War II, 19th Century, Civil War, and Pre-19th Century. Also section on posters, stills and soundtracks with purchase details. Plus a list of the top 50 WWII films as voted by users of site and option to subscribe to newsletter.