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June 6, 2002 - Stax here with a Special "World War II" Edition of The Stax Report! June 6 marks the 58th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied forces' massive invasion of northern France. Rather than put together a list of "The Greatest World War II Films Ever Made," I opted to spotlight a small and rather eclectic mix of (primarily lesser known) films set against the backdrop of World War II (and, in one case, about life after the war). So this isn't meant to be a "best of" list; these are just some personal favorites.

Objective, Burma!, 1945, dir. Raoul Walsh. This exciting Errol Flynn vehicle was excoriated by the British press for its alleged "Americanization" of the Allied efforts in Burma. Captain Nelson (Flynn) and his paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines in Burma. Their mission is to locate and destroy an enemy radar station and then hike to an old airstrip for pick-up. If they destroy this radar station then the Allies can launch an airborne invasion of Burma. Nelson......


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