America only exists thanks to the sacrifices people have made over the generations to create her and keep her safe. And Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May, which honors and mourns military personnel who died serving in the United States Armed Forces.It's a long weekend to get out and enjoy the world that people gave their lives to defend. It's also a great time to put on some of your favorite movies, honoring those fallen heroes. Here's my pick for seven war movies that I think highlight the holiday and are enjoyable to watch. Let's dive in. 1. Saving Private RyanI'm not sure there's a better movie about the sacrifices made than this one. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this powerful film depicts the harrowing D-Day landings and a dangerous mission to bring home a paratrooper whose three brothers have already been killed in action. And the men who decide to risk their own lives to make sure he can get back. It's lauded for its visceral portrayal of combat and the sacrifices made by soldiers.2. Black Hawk DownModern warfare is incredibly messy and gut-wrenching. Ridley Scott's film recounts the true story of a U.S. military raid in Mogadishu, Somalia, that goes disastrously wrong. It highlights the bravery and camaraderie of soldiers in overwhelming circumstances and their willingness to protect one another and to give their lives for the cause. 3. GloryAmerica is not an old country, but we've been involved in many...
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