What’s the Most Accurate D-Day Movie? Here’s What 3 Movies Got Right—and Wrong

Thursday marks the anniversary of D-Day — when, on June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi German control.

It was a moment that changed the course of world events. Given its importance and the inherent drama of the massive military operation, it's perhaps unsurprising that filmmakers have tried to bring that moment to life on screen — some more successfully than others.

Thursday marks the anniversary of D-Day — when, on June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops landed in Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi German control. It was a moment that changed the course of world events. Given its importance and the inherent drama of the massive military operation, it's perhaps unsurprising that filmmakers have tried to bring that moment to life on screen — some more successfully than others.