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Memorial Day salute: 12 great war movies

May 24, 2015, 1:03 PM | Updated: 1:03 pm

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Filmmakers and filmgoers have long been fascinated with war stories.

From “The Great Dictator” to “Gone With the Wind” to “Catch-22” to “American Sniper,” war movies can entertain, and, in more sobering moments, serve as a reminder of the terrible sacrifices that come with battle.

We’ve thought of a dozen movies that make those points beautifully.

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