1945 - John Huston: The Battle of San Pietro (part 1)

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WWII vet Bob McClannaghan who fought there said five cameramen were killed while filming this movie. He said the film was later used by the Army for military training.

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A powerful and moving recounting of this particular battle. For those who are interested in journalism, writer Ernie Pyle was at this battle and here was inspired his most famous war dispatch. Good brave men fighting wars started by the worst.