Movies and TvShows featuring "amphibious-assault" theme.

The Longest Day is an epic World War II film that portrays the events of D-Day, the largest amphibious assault in history. The movie follows multiple perspectives, including American, British, Canadian, and German soldiers, as they participate in the crucial battle. It highlights the bravery, sacrifices, and sheer scale of the operation, showcasing the challenges faced by the Allied forces in overcoming German defenses. The Longest Day is based on Cornelius Ryan's book of the same name and provides a comprehensive overview of the pivotal moment in World War II.

The Forgotten Battle is inspired by a true story and focuses on the events of World War II. It tells the story of a group of soldiers who find themselves caught in the midst of a forgotten battle. With betrayal, loss, and heroism as central themes, the movie explores the impact of war on individuals and society.

During World War II, a group of U.S. Marines face intense battles and personal challenges in the Pacific Theater. From the siege of an island to a secret base and encounters with enemy soldiers, they must overcome various obstacles to secure victory.

By mid-1945, Hitler is dead and the war has ended in Europe. Halfway around the world, however, the fighting is still going strong on a small island in the Pacific. Okinawa was the site of the last battle of the last great war of the 20th century, with a casualty rate in the tens of thousands. Through it all, military cameramen risked their lives to film the conflict, from brutal land combat to fierce kamikaze attacks at sea. See the footage they captured and experience this intense battle the way the soldiers saw it -- in color.

A documentary about the historic Normandy Landings during World War II, showcasing the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces as they fought against the Nazis.

The trials and tribulations of a platoon of U.S. Marines, led by 1st Lt. Frank Davis, during the Korean War.

The story of the biggest seaborne invasion in history, told using a treasure trove of rare and previously unheard recordings of those who lived through it, lip-synched by actors.

Documentary short film depicting American Army, Navy, Marine, Air Forces, and Coast Guard joint assaults on a Japanese-held island.

On the Pacific island of Guadalcanal in 1942, the famed 1st Marine Division — the oldest, largest and most decorated division of the U.S. Marine Corps — defeated Japanese forces in a turning point of WWII. This film documents the experiences of 1st Marine Division veterans who took part in the historic fight.

Double Cross: The True Story of the D-day Spies is a gripping documentary that reveals the untold story of the undercover agents who played a pivotal role in the success of the D-day invasion during World War II. Through reenactments and interviews with surviving spies, the film takes the viewers on a thrilling journey into the dangerous world of espionage and deception.

Documentary short film depicting the American assault on the Japanese-held island of Iwo Jima and the massive battle that raged on that key island in the Allied advance on Japan. Four cameramen died bringing this footage to the public

Documentary short film depicting the harrowing battle between the U.S. Marines and the Japanese for control of the Pacific island of Tarawa. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Archives and Records Administration in 2005.