I watch them because it punctuates the history I read about and research. Movies are rarely historically correct, but they bring the images to life and add an extra perspective I think; For me anyway.
War is brutal and not a lot of fun at all, but for those who never serve the closest they may come is a movie or TV show like Band of Brothers or The Pacific for instance. If it raises awareness for those that take it upon themselves to put themselves at risk for others then I think it's a good thing. Too many people forget, or disrespect, veterans in my opinion. But maybe I'm biased.
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