War DVDs

If you are having a hard time figuring out which war DVDs would make a good gift for that hard-to-shop-for loved one, consider this selection of well-known, blockbuster DVDs that deal with the topic of war in a variety of different ways. If you like the American Revolutionary War, try "The Patriot", starring Mel Gibson. Civil War enthusiasts might enjoy "Glory", starring Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. If you are interested in World War I, you might enjoy "Laurence of Arabia", starring Peter O'Toole, while "Saving Private Ryan" is a realistic portrayal of World War II. "Full Metal Jacket" is considered to be among the finest Vietnam films made, while "Three Kings", starring George Clooney, is set with the first Gulf War as a backdrop.