Film Class: D-Day Sources

Answer the two questions below after viewing the film and researching the links below.
1. Does "Saving Private Ryan" accurately depict the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach?

2. What is the director's purpose in attempting to "get it right"? Does detailed historical accuracy matter in film? Why or why not?

http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-eur/normandy/nor4o.htm

http://www.historylink101.com/wwII_b-w/d-day/beaches1/index.html

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http://www.skylighters.org/photos/robertcapa.html

http://hubpages.com/hub/D-Day-Footage-and-Videos-from-June-6-1944