Monday is Memorial Day, in remembrance of U.S. soldiers who died fighting in wars declared and undeclared. Last year, I wrote a piece examining how our war films have changed over the decades along with our perceptions of, and attitudes about, warfare.
This year, I present to you my list of the top ten films to watch on Memorial Day. These are films that reflect what Memorial Day represents: the sacrifice of lives during war, and the grief of those left behind…