Why are we fascinated with World war 2?

Originally Answered: Why are people today so fascinated by WWII? Because it killed 60+ million people, destroyed Europe and much of Asia, had the Holocaust, created ongoing international tensions, made the Cold War a reality, created the nuclear bomb, etc…

Why is World war 2 still important today?

War is the ultimate competition for supremacy among foes; it remains the same regardless of technology, politics or geography. Understanding as many wars as possible makes for the most intuitive and decisive of military leaders, and World War II still serves as one of our deepest reservoirs of relevant knowledge.

Why are there so many WWII movies?

When WW2 came along, film was much more established, with colour and sound, and the armed forces were also much more willing to cooperate in production (if they were shown in a good light). So the quality was much better.

Is Saving Private Ryan antiwar?

Steven Spielberg’s 1998 picture Saving Private Ryan, which focuses on a group of US soldiers during the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944, has also attracted vastly different interpretations. But to others Saving Private Ryan is anything but an anti-war movie because it demonstrates that war is valid.

Is Full Metal Jacket anti American?

Full Metal Jacket succeeds where so many anti-war films fail because it acknowledges the contradictions of war and military service. It is what allows the film to appeal both to veterans and staunch opponents of military conflict.

What was it like during World war 2?

Over a million were evacuated from towns and cities and had to adjust to separation from family and friends. Many of those who stayed, endured bombing raids and were injured or made homeless. All had to deal with the threat of gas attack, air raid precautions (ARP), rationing, changes at school and in their daily life.