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WWII Historian Rates 'Dunkirk' & 'Saving Private Ryan' for Historical Accuracy
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scrn loglineA WWII expert weighs in on the historical accuracy of iconic war films 'Dunkirk' and 'Saving Private Ryan'.beat sheet- According to the historian, 'Dunkirk' nailed the harrowing evacuation but underplayed the heroism of civilian boat owners who rescued over 300,000 stranded soldiers.
- The historian praised 'Saving Private Ryan' for its gritty depiction of D-Day, but noted the film took creative liberties in its squad's mission, which was far less dramatic in reality.
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WWII Historian Rates 'Dunkirk' & 'Saving Private Ryan' for Historical Accuracy
MovieWebStory by Archie Fenn
scrn logline
A WWII expert weighs in on the historical accuracy of iconic war films 'Dunkirk' and 'Saving Private Ryan'.
beat sheet
- According to the historian, 'Dunkirk' nailed the harrowing evacuation but underplayed the heroism of civilian boat owners who rescued over 300,000 stranded soldiers.
- The historian praised 'Saving Private Ryan' for its gritty depiction of D-Day, but noted the film took creative liberties in its squad's mission, which was far less dramatic in reality.
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Archie Fenn, Dunkirk, Saving Private Ryan