20 Highest-grossing war movies of all time, ranked

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14) We Were Soldiers (2002)

We Were Soldiers (Image via Paramount Pictures)

We Were Soldiers brought in $114 million and focused on the first major battle of the Vietnam War. The story followed Lieutenant Colonel Hal Moore as he led his troops into a dangerous fight in the Ia Drang Valley. The film captured the bravery of the soldiers and the sacrifices made by their families back home. Fans praised its realistic battle scenes and the emotional impact of the characters’ experiences. The movie provided a raw look at the challenges faced by soldiers during the war.