From medieval skirmishes to trench warfare to modern missiles, these war films showcase both the atrocities and humanity of history.

From Platoon to Full Metal Jacket to Come and See, these brutal war films are arguably better than Saving Private Ryan.

War stories are a timeless source of media. From powerful documentaries to true-story recounts and fictionalized depictions of battle, they have been told in various ways for decades. They can be some ...