Saving Private Ryan (1998)

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

Plot Keywords: war crimes, self sacrifice, war veteran, world war ii, war ship, airplane, bravery, normandy, france, parachute, troops, waffen ss, omaha beach, army, epic, cowardice, d-day, based on a true story, rescue mission, american flag, war memorial, deserted town, soldier, death, military, military operation, 1940s, brutal violence