How Did it Really Happen? The Progression of War Films and Teaching Historical Revisionism in Security Studies

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Brief Overview

War movies have become hyper realistic. Does this create a more accurate account of the history? Or, are all war films inherently promoting wars as rational choices of nation states? Do the changes over time change perceptions of historical accuracy?

Author

• Christopher Saladino, Virginia Commonwealth University