Through a century of movies, the U.S. military held sway over war and service-oriented films. Influenced by the armed forces and their public relations units, Hollywood presented moviegoers with images of a faultless American fighting machine led by heroic commanders. This book examines this cooperation with detailed narratives of military blunders and unfit officers that were whitewashed to be presented in a more favorable light. Drawing on production files, correspondence between bureaucrats and filmmakers, and contemporary critical reviews, the author reveals the behind-the-scenes political maneuvers that led to the rewriting of history on-screen.

About the Author
Writer, actor and comedian Bob Herzberg is the author of scholarly books and western novels. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.


Book Information
ISBN 9781476678481
Author Bob Herzberg
Format Paperback
Page Count 191
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 380g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 10mm