Top 10 Documentaries on War Conflicts

Description: This film features former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara reflecting on his role in WWII, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War, offering a rare insider's view on the decision-making process during conflicts.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in

Description: A raw and intimate look at the experiences of a U.S. platoon in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley, one of the most dangerous places on Earth, capturing the daily life and combat operations of the soldiers.

Fact: The film was shot by the soldiers themselves, providing an authentic, unscripted view of modern warfare. It was co-directed by Tim Hetherington, who tragically died covering the Libyan Civil War.

Description: This documentary explores the Indonesian mass killings of 1965-66 through the eyes of the perpetrators, who reenact their murders in various cinematic styles, offering a surreal and disturbing look at the legacy of violence.

Fact: The film was banned in Indonesia but has won numerous international awards, including the European Film Award for Best Documentary.

Description: This documentary focuses on the dangers faced by war correspondents, offering a tribute to those who risk their lives to report the truth from conflict zones.

Fact: It features interviews with renowned journalists like Christiane Amanpour and Anderson Cooper, giving insight into their experiences.

Description: While not directly about military conflict, this documentary offers an inside look at the political maneuvering and media strategies during Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, which was pivotal in ending the Gulf War.

Fact: It provides a fascinating look at how political campaigns can influence public perception of military actions.

Description: Focused on the death of an Afghan taxi driver at the hands of American soldiers, this documentary explores the use of torture in the War on Terror and the moral implications of such actions.

Fact: It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, highlighting the controversial practices of the U.S. military.

Description: This film examines the decisions made by the Bush administration in the early stages of the Iraq War, providing a critical analysis of the planning and execution of the invasion.

Fact: The documentary includes interviews with key figures involved in the decision-making process, offering a rare insider's perspective on the war's inception.

Description: This documentary investigates the death of Pat Tillman, a former NFL player who joined the Army and was killed in Afghanistan, revealing the cover-up of his friendly-fire death.

Fact: The film exposes the military's attempt to manipulate the narrative around Tillman's death for propaganda purposes.

Description: Following a group of Danish soldiers in Afghanistan, this documentary captures the harsh realities of modern warfare, including a controversial incident that raises ethical questions about the conduct of war.

Fact: The film sparked a national debate in Denmark about military ethics and the treatment of prisoners of war.

Description: Soldiers from the New Hampshire National Guard film their own experiences in Iraq, providing a personal and often poignant perspective on the Iraq War.

Fact: This was one of the first documentaries to use footage shot by soldiers themselves, offering an unfiltered view of their daily lives.