The Best American War Movies of All Time According to Stacker

Throughout history, war has been processed, glorified, and protested through art. Ancient battle scenes stand as among the earliest artistic depictions in civilized society, used at the time for documenting wars won and for intimidating enemies. Since then, myriad impressions of wartime have been shared throughout every civilization and from virtually every perspective. Classic books like Ernest Hemingway's "Farewell to Arms" stand as celebrated examples of anti-war works, while pieces like Diego Rivera's "The Nightmare of War and Dream of Peace" incited controversy. Among the most powerful mediums artists have found to transmit and better understand the effects of war is film. These are the women and men of Hollywood who have stepped into the shoes of the greatest heroes in American history, both real and fictional. Here are the 50 best, according to Stacker.