A stirring account of the Spanish Civil War from Ken Loach, in which a young Liverpudlian communist leaves the homestead to battle against fascism on the Med. However, his idealism is quickly crushed by the horrors of the combat unfolding before him, while party politics rear their head and complicate matters further. Told largely in flashback, as the grand daughter of Hart's character discovers his possessions after his death, this is about as moving an account of war as you're likely to see.

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This timely paean to England became emblematic of how Americans saw the British under bombardment during the Second World War; Greer Garson, in the title role, represented indomitable English womanhood defying the Blitz. Illustrating the impact of war on the British people, specifically the middle-classes, this warm-hearted film won Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Director Oscars.

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Edward Woodward stars in this Oscar-nominated Aussie courtroom drama set in the Boer War. Based on a true story, it's a rousing anti-war polemic from the director of Driving Miss Daisy, Bruce Beresford. British Lieutenant Harry 'Breaker' Morant (Edward Woodward) is among a group of soldiers scapegoated for the shooting of a German missionary, committed under orders. Given just a single day to mount their defence, the fate of Morant and his men is sealed before the trial even begins. Woodward gives a dignified performance as the professional soldier caught up in this mess and, the film suggests, his loyalty to the Establishment makes him as much a victim as everyone else involved in the war.

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Legendary swashbuckler Errol Flynn leads the Light Brigade on their heroic charge into the Valley of Death. Flynn has everything going for him here: romance with Olivia de Havilland, battle scenes and stunts galore. Director Michael Curtiz keeps the action bowling along at a breakneck pace, with never a care for the suffering of either human or animal (Flynn secretly tipped off the RSPCA, resulting in stricter legislation being passed to protect animals in films). Historically incorrect, but magnificent nonetheless.

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Allan Dwan utilized authentic footage in the story of tough Marine Sergeant John Stryker (John Wayne), who bullies his recruits so that they'll be men, soldiers and alive at the end of the Pacific conflict against Japan. As the squad reached a bloody conflict on the island of Iwo Jima, the men come to respect and love their tough Sergeant.

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