20 things Hollywood wrongly portrays about the armed forces

Modified Jan 17, 2025 11:17 ET

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9) Portrayal of Military Leaders As Ruthless

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Hollywood movies often portray leaders in the military as ruthless and uncaring, with their only objective being the success of the mission. However, in reality, military leaders focus on the troops' well-being and show incredible leadership skills, not just focus on the success of a mission. The negative impression through the movies can impact the viewer's point of view as they undermine the trust and respect leaders have towards their troops and vice versa.