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War movies have covered a lot of ground from the first WWI films to more recent films like "Braveheart" and "Alexander." A war movie can cover a real battle, in a documentary-like style. It can focus on one personality that changed the world. The genre can even cover fictional battles, like "Star Wars." Some inspire, others resemble horror movies. Many of them rank among the most-revered films of all time.

Some of the earliest war movies covered the first world war. Many of these films, like the classic movie "All Quiet on the Western Front" focused on the sorrow and ultimate fruitless nature of warfare. The message changed however, for films made during the second world war. Both sides made films that served mostly as a vehicle for propaganda and promoting a patriotic sentiment. One unlikely comedy came out of this period. That is Charlie Chaplin's controversial classic "The Great Dictator," which satirized Hitler's regime.

By the 50s, WWII was often merely a setting for other kinds of movies. There was drama, action and suspense in films from this era. Some of the representative films include "Sink the Bismark!," "Sands of Iwo Jima" and "The Great Escape."

In later years, a most documentary-like style of filmmaking came into prominence. Films began showing a historical account of famous battles involving incredible sacrifice, heroism, or even the grave mistakes leading up to Pearl Harbor. Pearl is captured in "Tora! Tora! Tora!" "The Longest Day" covered the events of D-Day. Not limited to WWII, films like "Glory" bring the Civil War and others to life.

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The events and conflict surrounding the Vietnam War saw another kind of war movie. Far from glorifying the war or American soldiers, most of these films acted as social commentary against the war. No one watching movies like "Apocalypse Now" or "Full Metal Jacket" could help but see them as a form of dissent.

When looking for war movie posters, there are several things to keep in mind. Original movie posters, or vintage ones often have a much higher value, especially if they're kept in good condition with a poster frame.

If you're looking to buy a new movie poster, or a reproduction of a classic movie poster, then you'll want to look for movies with staying power. Academy Award winners like "Braveheart" are a good bet. IMDB's list of the top war movies can also help you find war movies that have enjoyed major popularity. Some of the top movies are "Schindler's List," "Lawrence of Arabia," "Das Boot" and "Gone with the Wind." Most of all, choose war movie posters from films you enjoy. A poster that you'll enjoy looking at day after day is the best buy of all.