In my opinion, the most significant turning point for the Allies, was the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The Japanese essentially brought the US into the war by their actions. THis eventually spelt the loss of the war for the Axis powers. While a more controversial opinion, this really was the most significant point of the war. Even more so, as the Japanese failed to even complete the bombing properly, and did relatively minimal damage to the US navy. Though the battle for Stalingrad was significant, and El Alamein was crucial, the actual most influential act of WW2, was the
Winston Churchill said this in response to the Evacuation of Dunkirk. He found that although the celebration of life was important, the British population was celebrating inappropriately. They were celebrating a loss, a failure of the British and French armies, and how they barely escaped with their lives.
This movie is great. It is already a classic of our time, and is one of the most realistic depictions of World War Two in media. I enjoyed how the focus was not so much on the war, rather, the focus was on the people fighting in it; It concentrated on the relationships and reactions between the squad as they tried to save James Ryan. I found the movie very engaging, because I was watching people, not a movie. It wasn't trying to shove propaganda down my throat, it was trying to show me how war effects soldiers. The Nazi's almost weren't the bad guys. Sure, they were the antagonists, but the real "bad guys" were almost the commanding officers that risked an entire squad for one man. Saving Private Ryan brought up many interesting psychological debate between the justifications of war. Is it okay risking one life for another? Wouldn't that mean that the one risking his life is worth more? I can't answer these questions, but they are certainly an engaging discussion to have with yourself. I loved this movie and all it stood for.
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