Movies and TvShows featuring "scorched-earth-policy" theme.

War and Peace (1956) is an epic film adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel of the same name. The story follows the lives of several aristocratic families in Russia during the 1805 French invasion of Russia and the subsequent Napoleonic Wars. The movie explores themes of love, honor, and war as the characters navigate through dramatic events and personal struggles.

Cabiria follows the perilous journey of a young princess in ancient Rome during the Punic Wars. From battles and betrayals to escapes and revenge, this silent film takes viewers on a thrilling adventure through the Roman Empire.

A historical drama set during the Napoleonic Wars, following the Duke of Wellington and his troops in Portugal during the year 1810.

In 1941, as Germany invades Ukraine, a brave farmer joins the communist resistance to protect his village and fight against the Nazi soldiers. With the help of his longtime girlfriend and a group of local peasants, they embark on a journey of survival, sacrifice, and heroism.

National Geographic looks in some detail at 6 of the many close brushes with death Adolph Hitler had at the hands of assassins. The potential for the plots to succeed are examined as is the unpleasant fate of the would be assassins.

Robinson Crusader (2005) is a documentary short that follows the inspiring journey of a determined individual who overcomes adversities in order to achieve his goals.