Plot: Saving Private Ryan

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The Truth: World War II, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, is known as the deadliest and most destructive war in history. Before the war, the Great Depression was dominating Germany, the United States, and the rest of the world. The economy was weak, unemployment rates were at an all-time high, and money lost its value due to inflation. More than fifty of the world’s nations were participating, with a total of 100 million deployed soldiers. Major combatant nations were in the state of “total war” and their entire monetary funds, industries, and scientific research were thrown behind the war effort. America, Britain, and other countries were a part of the Allied powers. Germany, Japan, and Italy were a part of the Axis powers.
In 1940, Nazi Germany …show more content…
Private Ryan has three brothers who all fought in the war and have been killed in action. This case is brought to General George Marshall’s attention and he orders an immediate search for Private Ryan. This mission is assigned to Captain John Miller and he leads a group of seven soldiers with the task of finding Private Ryan. These men grow into a brotherhood despite facing the many horrors of World War II. Once Private Ryan is found, he is shocked by the news of his dead brothers and refuses to leave his fellow soldiers to perish. Captain Miller decides to stay with Private Ryan to defend a bridge from approaching German tanks. The Germans eventually arrive and almost defeat the American soldiers; however, American fighter jets destroy the German tanks at the last second. Many of the American soldiers on the journey to find Private Ryan are killed, including Captain Miller. The last scene depicts Private Ryan as an old man visiting the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, standing in front of Captain Miller’s …show more content…
The opening scene of the attack on Omaha beach captures the brutality of the battle against the heavily fortified Atlantic Wall. This film did an accurate job at portraying the horrors of World War II and the gory conditions that were common to soldiers. The soldiers in the movie appeared almost numb to the loss of their fellow soldiers, and this is accurate because it was common for soldiers to constantly lose their squads. However, in the movie, the soldiers are often found arguing with their captain’s orders, which would result in punishment in real life. The director probably did this to further the character development of the soldiers. Details of the movie were dramatized, but because Saving Private Ryan is a drama film made for entertainment, the historical inaccuracies can be excused.
Before watching this film, the audience might be unfamiliar with the details of the sacrifices made by soldiers. The audience most likely hasn’t seen a soldier with his organs out of his body or with his arm blown off by an explosive. The audience also sees the different types of men that were drafted, such as Corporal Upham, who was not prepared to take the enemy’s
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