Indonesia’s Independence Day on August 17 has to go on unceremoniously due to the pandemic, though there are still other ways to remember the patriots who fought for the nation’s independence like watching some of the best World War II movies during the day-off.

Therefore, Dunia Games is about to list down eight exciting and inspiring World War II movies that are not only some of the best, but also perfect for you to experience right here:

8. Saving Private Ryan

Saving Private Ryan is a war movie about a military unit tasked to rescue a soldier named Ryan who’s stationed behind the enemy frontline after the rest of his family members have passed away. Soldiers begin dying left and right as they attempt to pick him up until they’re finally able to contact Ryan, during which an epic scene occurs where a soldier enters a sniper tower and single-handedly defends the area from the opposing army to the point where the opposing army has to deploy a Tank unit to get rid of the tower.

7. Grave of the Fireflies

Despite being presented as an animated movie, Grave of the Fireflies is full of grief as the audiences face the bitter truth concerning World War II. Set in Japan after the bombing in Kobe which destroys anything in its vicinity, a brother and a sister are struggling to survive amidst the war and have to support each other as siblings in a story that reminds people that wars will inevitably affect civilians with no means to defend themselves.

6. Inglourious Basterds

Inglourious Basterds tells the tale of an anti-Nazi group consisting of psychos who frequently skin the head of the nazi people they murdered. One day, they receive a chance to put an end to Hitler, the leader of the Nazi and they waste no time in formulating the best strategy to slay the revered figure among the Nazis.

5. The Thin Red Line

Based on James Jones’ autobiography novel with the same title which came out in 1962, The Thin Red Line is a movie that focuses on the conflict in Guadalcanal during World War II through the perspective of a group of young US Army soldiers who join the US Army Private Witt (AWOL) as the reinforcements for the exhausted Marine soldiers.

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4. Fury

If you’re a fan of tans, then you’re going to enjoy Fury, a World War II movie depicting the Allies soldiers who manage to infiltrate the Germany region. Presented from the perspective of US Army Sergeant, Don “Wardaddy” C. Collier (Brad Pitt), he’s an M4 Sherman tank commander with the nickname “Fury” who faces the severity of the battlefield along with his crews with their unique antics as they attempt to get out of the situation alive.

3. Hacksaw Ridge

Considered one of the best World War II movies due to its unique based-on-true-story premise about a US soldier named Desmond T. Doss who refuses to wield a weapon, he was taught as a child to not murder anyone even after entering the recruitment for the US Army and becoming the first person to receive the Medal of Honor without ever pulling a trigger. Throughout the movie, the audiences will experience Doss’ struggles on the battlefield while upholding his strong belief. 

2. The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game tells the biography of a man named Alan Turing, an English mathematician who manages to decipher the Germany’s secret message carrier named Enigma during World War II, a feat that hastens the war to its conclusion and saves millions of people at the cost of his role in the war being classified by the government due to the secret of the nation within it.

1. Dunkirk

Last but not least is Dunkirk, one of the best World War II movies with famous actors and inspiring narrative. Set during the summer in 1940 during World War II, Dunkirk tells the story of an incredible military operation called the “Dynamo Operation” which involves thousands of English and French soldiers that are stranded on the northern beach in France and surrounded by the enemies with only two choices available for them: Give up or be annihilated. However, thanks to the heroic feat of the civil fleet leader, the whole soldiers manage to be evacuated safely.

That wraps up the best World War II movies that add color to Indonesia’s Independence Day. Stick around for more gaming information and make sure to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram for the latest update!

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