Comparing Apocalypse And Saving Private Ryan

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The documentary titled, “Apocalypse: World War 2,” and the movie, “Saving Private Ryan,” have two unique, yet very similar outlooks on the second world war. The documentary is set up on the point of view of a historian, as a primary source of the war, relaying actual facts, events, and results of the war. It covers the entire war from start to finish all throughout the world. In contrast., the movie shows the point of view of one group of soldiers. It showcases one particular point in time during their long journey throughout the war. This point is when the group receives orders to find a soldier who has three brothers in the war, and to return him home safely.
In the movie, the conflicting ideas of whether or not it is worth risking the

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