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12. Let There Be Light
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Commissioned, then suppressed, by the U.S. government, this 1946 film follows veterans treated for trauma. Learn more in the series "Five Came Back."
Netflix11. How To Operate Behind Enemy Lines
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This World War II-era training film dramatizes how secret agents should act while undercover. Find out more in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
10. The Negro Soldier
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This propaganda film urged African Americans to enlist in the Armed Forces during World War II. Learn more in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
9. Report from the Aleutians
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John Huston narrates this state-sponsored film about the lives of U.S. soldiers in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. Learn more in the series "Five Came Back."
8. San Pietro
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After the Allies invade Italy, San Pietro becomes an example of war’s brutal effects. Learn about this state-funded film in the series "Five Came Back."
7. Tunisian Victory
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British and American troops join forces to liberate Nazi-occupied North Africa. Learn more about this propaganda film in the series "Five Came Back."
6. The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress
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This film follows the crew of the B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle as it prepares for a mission. Find out more in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
5. Prelude to War
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Frank Capra chronicles the rise of authoritarianism in Germany, Italy and Japan. Learn more about this state-funded film in the series "Five Came Back."
4. Thunderbolt
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A P-47 Thunderbolt squadron is shown in preparation, at play and in bombing raids during World War II. Learn more in the docuseries "Five Came Back."
3. The Price of Victory
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At the war's end, the five come back to Hollywood to re-establish their careers, but what they've seen will haunt and change them forever.
2. Combat Zones
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Now in active service, each director learns his cinematic vision isn't always attainable within government bureaucracy and the variables of war.
1. The Mission Begins
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As World War II begins, five of Hollywood's top directors leave success and homes behind to join the armed forces and make films for the war effort.
