The War Movie Buff
This blog reviews war movies with special emphasis on historical accuracy.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
A Hill in Korea (1956)
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“A Hill in Korea” (“Hell in Korea” in American theaters) is the first British film set in the Korean War. It was based on t...
Monday, February 16, 2026
The Devil’s Disciple (1987)
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In my opinion, “The Devil’s Disciple” (1959) is one of the 100 best war movies. It is also one of the top five movies about ...
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Commissar (1967)
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The film is based on a short story by Vasily Grossman entitled “In the Town of Beroychev”. It is set in a small town in Ukrain...
Sunday, February 8, 2026
ANATOMY OF A SCENE: Das Boot – Running the Strait
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“Das Boot” is the gold standard for submarine warfare movies. I have considered it to be a great movie, but not outstanding be...
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