Movies and TvShows featuring "amphibious-landing" 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.

Sands of Iwo Jima is a war drama that follows the events of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The film depicts the struggles of a group of U.S. Marines as they fight against the Japanese forces in this pivotal battle. Through intense combat and personal sacrifices, the Marines must overcome their own fears and differences to achieve victory.

To Hell and Back is a biographical film that portrays the incredible journey of Audie Murphy, the most decorated American soldier of World War II. From his humble beginnings in Texas to his heroic feats on the battlefield, the movie showcases Murphy's bravery, determination, and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardships. It is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a tribute to the sacrifices made by countless soldiers during the war.

Set in 1943 during World War II, a platoon of American soldiers land in Italy and face various challenges and hardships as they try to complete their mission. The film explores themes of courage, fear, and friendship.

Hell to Eternity is a biography/drama/war film based on the true story of Japanese-American Marine Guy Gabaldon, who singlehandedly captured over one thousand enemy soldiers during the Battle of Saipan in World War II. The film depicts Gabaldon's journey from his troubled childhood in a Japanese internment camp in California to his valor in the war.

During the Sino-Japanese War, a romantic rivalry develops between a newspaper reporter and a commercial artist who are both in love with the same woman. They navigate their relationships amidst the backdrop of war, disease, and conflict in Hanoi, Vietnam.

During World War II, a group of US Marines must secure a beachhead on a remote island and face off against the enemy Japanese soldiers.

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 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.

Two Marine Corps combat photographers compete for the love of a Red Cross nurse during the Korean War. During a secret mission behind the North Korean lines their rivalry reaches a boiling point.

Experience the horrors and triumphs of the 85-day battle of Normandy as Allied forces fought to liberate Europe from the Nazi regime. From the brutal amphibious landing on D-Day to the eventual German surrender, this documentary provides a comprehensive look at one of the most important battles in history.

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.

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

Successful but costly invasions of the Japanese-held islands of Guam, Tinian, and Saipan, in the Mariannas chain.

Documentary about the 1944 landing of British, Norwegian and Belgian commandos on the German-occupied island of Walcheren, The Netherlands.

A detailed military history of the Korean War and preceding events, from 1945 to 1953.