A friend of a friend of mine marathons the entire HBO series Band of Brothers every Memorial Day but if you’re burnt out on the expansive yet impressive library of World War 2 features/mini series then check out our list of military flicks that take the fight to the desert and jungle.
#5. Jarhead
#4. The Hurt Locker
#3. Full Metal Jacket
#2. Platoon
#1. The Deer Hunter
Honourable Mentions: American Sniper, The Kingdom, Apocalypse Now, Lone Survivor, Black Hawk Down and Tears of The Sun.