30 Dec They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable, WWII Movie starring John Wayne and Robert Montgomery
(1945) Based on the book of the same name, written in 1942. The story revolves around the PT boats used in the Philippines as they were being attacked by the Japanese.
Noteworthy in that it was directed by John Ford who had filmed documentaries for the OSS.
In the opening credits, the Office of Strategic Services is thanked for their cooperation.
When the book was written, the fate of the soldiers who were left on Bataan was not yet known. By the time the movie was finished, everyone knew what would happen to the men who were left behind.
They Were Expendable on amazon.com
Watch movie clips and a trailer on Turner Classic Movies.
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