In this lens you will find video clips of some of the best movie battle scenes of all time.
Epic battle scenes are becoming more and more common in movies due to modern special effects, but there are some notable battle scenes from older movies - battle scenes which used thousands of extras.
I have not given these battle scenes a ranking, they just appear on the list as I thought of them. If there are any that you think should be added, leave a comment at the end of the lens.
My Grandfather fought in Europe in World War 2 and all things military stayed in his blood until he passed away. When I was young, my grandparents used to take care of me on Saturdays when my parents were working and I ended up watching loads of old...
In the opening minutes of this scenes the American troops suffer heavy casualties but with overwhelming numbers they manage a comfortable win.
There is a huge amount of information about the Normandy landings on D-Day here; Normandy Landings and here; D-Day.
Saving Private Ryan Omaha beach
This is the opening scene from Saving Private Ryan which focuses on The Massacre on Omaha Beach. There is no music over it and if you have any requests for any other films you think I might have. Just private message me.
Faced with a massive army of orcs, hillmen, oliphants, trolls and an assortment of other creatures the men of Gondor take a battering until help arrives to sweep away the enemy.
An early intentional own goal lures the British into a careless attack and they are then narrowly beaten by a more motivated American force.
The Patriot BATTLE OF GUILFORD COURTHOUSE/CAMDEN DVD QUALITY
The final battle in the movie The Patriot when the Americans win their independence against the British.
The Patriot (2000) Directed by Roland Emmerich
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A bunch of drunken German hooligans never really had a chance against a well-trained Roman army who win easily.
gladiator the battle for germania
Arminius (b. circa 18 BC, d. circa 21 AD, assumed to be the Latinized form of Hermann) was the chief of the Germanic Cherusci tribe during the later stages of Augustus' reign. Prior to the great revolt which pushed Rome permanently out of the Germanic interior, and after the conquests of Drusus and Tiberius, Arminius served as a Roman auxiliary (c. 1 to 6 AD), apparently with much success. Some have painted a picture of a young Germanic warrior with the ultimate goal of freeing the tribes by learning Roman military ways, but his service and that of his fellow Cherusci warriors, actually exemplifies the completeness in which the Romans had spread their influence throughout Germania (as well as identifying the early stages of the barbarization of the Roman Legions). Though at this stage, Germania Magna was not an official province, and was still unsettled per Roman victory conditions, the slow process of Romanization had begun in earnest. Arminius, it seems, even earned Roman citizenship as well as equestrian status, perhaps in part, as a peace settlement.
Despite early promise by the slave army, the Romans' experience and numbers pay off for a decisive win.
Spartacus : the Roman Army
1960. Director: Stanley Kubrick starring here Kirk Douglas.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054331/
Of the 167 days it took Stanley Kubrick to shoot this film, six weeks were spent directing an elaborate battle sequence in which 8,500 extras re-created the clash between the Roman troops and Spartacus' slave army. Several scenes in the battle drew the ire of the Legion of Decency and were therefore cut.
The Japanese offer a spirited and typically frenzied defense but take a real thrashing by the Americans.
Otoko Tachi No Yamato - Battle Scene
Battle scene from the movie Otoko Tachi No Yamato. It tells the story of the crew of the World War 2 Japanese battleship Yamato. (Título em português: Os Homens do Yamato).
An isolated American force defends well but is slowly losing the day until an all-or-nothing final attack gets them an heroic victory.
We were Soldiers- Final Battle Scene (song Sgt.MacKenzie)
We were Soldiers- Final Battle Scene (song Sgt.MacKenzie)
In my opinion one of the best battle scenes of air support and the touching soundtrack to go with it.
A small English army defeats a large and well-armoured French force.
Henry V, Kenneth Branagh, Agincourt 1, "Nothing But Shame"
Henry V (1989)Kenneth Branagh, "Nothing But Shame"
Battle of Agincourt Pt.1
Shakespeare
See also Pt.3 "Non Nonis and Te Deum" and
Pt.2 - "The Day is Yours".
Despite a determined German attack, the English hold on for a legendary win.
Battle of Britain - Climax
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The climax of the movie, with the Luftwaffe giving all they've got...and the RAF doing likewise.
From the movie, "The Battle of Britain."
After a previous defeat the evil Empire comes back with all guns blazing to wipe the floor with the rebel army on Hoth.
Hoth Snow Battle Star Wars Episoe V The Empire Strikes Back
The Snow Battle at the Rebel Base on the ice planet Hoth. The Imperials win but the Rebels put up a great fight.
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This battle proves that huge armies of well-trained soldiers are all very well but if you have a magical lion and angry trees on your side you are likely to win any fight.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - The Great Battle
and the battel scene from the chronicles of Narnia: prince caspian after king miraz dies (a.k.a caspians uncle), hope you like it.
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"Tora! Tora! Tora!" is the Japanese signal to attack - and the movie meticulously recreates the attack on Pearl Harbor and the events leading up to it. Opening scenes contrast the American and Japanese positions. Japanese imperialists decide to stage the attack. Top U.S. brass ignore it's possibility. Intercepted Japanese messages warn of it - but never reach F.D.R.'s desk. Radar warnings are disregarded. Even the entrapment of a Japanese submarine in Pearl Harbor before the attack goes unreport...0 points
A powerful frontline cast - including Sean Penn, N more...0 points
A powerful frontline cast - including Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Woody Harrelson and George Clooney - explodes into action in this hauntingly realistic view of military and moral chaos in the Pacific during World War II.0 points
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In 1765 during the legendary struggle between the burmese & the siamese empires in what is now thailand more than 100000 burmese troops entered siam. Against impossible odds a small village of ordinary men & women with extraordinary courage withstood the advances of the burmese over & over again. Studio: Arts Alliance America Release Date: 11/08/2005 Run time: 119 minutes Rating: R0 points
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The Knights who say "Ni", Brave Sir Robin, the Trojan Rabbit, the Black Knight, King Arthur and many other crazy characters are a feature of the zany movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is one of those movies that...
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Are these the best movie battle scenes of all time?Let me know what you think of these scenes and if there is another that you think is worthy of inclusion let me know.
good list, but battle of geonosis in star wars ep.2 is awesome, also pearl harbour has an epic bombing scene. all the other scenes are brilliant though.
Saving Private Ryan has easily the best battle scenes ever in war movies, both the beginning and end.
Zulu also rates pretty highly.
Excellent lens, check out my own list of top war movies sometimes.
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