Category: WW II

Operation Crossbow (1965). Action-packed story of a small group of military agents who are ordered to blow up a secret Nazi missile facility during WWII. Fast-paced explosive thriller stars George Peppard, Trevor … Continue Reading →

One of Our Aircraft is Missing (1942). On its way back from a raid on Germany, a British bomber is shot down over Nazi-held Holland. Parachuting into Dutch farmlands under cover of … Continue Reading →

Never So Few (1959). Frank Sinatra told the director to give the newcomer a break. John Sturges (The Great Escape) obliged, providing favorable camera angles for Sinatra’s young co-star. McQueen plays Bill … Continue Reading →

Murphy’s War (1970). Irish merchant seaman Murphy (Peter O’Toole) is the sole survivor of a World War II German U-boat attack in tropical waters. Picked up by a French oil engineer, he … Continue Reading →

Mosquito Squadron (1969). David “Scotty” Scott is shot down over France and thought to be dead. His best friend, Quint, takes his place not only as leader but also in the arms … Continue Reading →

Midway (1975). The battle of Midway sounded its furious thunder in June, 1942, just six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Midway interweaves the dramatic personal stories of the men … Continue Reading →

Memphis Belle (1990). This film re-creates the actual events of the team of men who flew dangerous missions over Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. They flew one of America’s giant … Continue Reading →

Memphis Belle (1944). Documentary about the 25th and last bombing mission of a B17, the “Memphis Belle”. The “Memphis Belle” took part in a great bombing raid on sub-pens in Wilhelmshafen, … Continue Reading →

Malta Story (1953). During World War II, British photo-reconnaissance pilot discovers that the Italians are planning a secret invasion of Malta, a strategically important island nation critical to keeping the Allied … Continue Reading →

The Lion Has Wings (1939). RAF squadron leader W.C. Richardson, his wife and a relative, placidly ignore the military rumblings from Nazi Germany in the late 1930s. Only after the German takeover … Continue Reading →