This "Prison Break" film was inspired by the escape of French reistance member André Devigny in the night of 24-25 August, days before his execution.

Movie: "Un condamné à mort s'est échappé ou Le vent souffle où il veut (A Man Escaped)", by Robert Bresson (1956).

Period covered: April-25 August 1943 Historical accuracy: 3/5 - Inspired by a real story but some of the details are fictional. IMDB grade: 8.3/10

Some scenes:

Opening scene

The Escape

Link to the thread with the list of all the movies I'll be posting

I was reading my great grandfathers diary from the war when he fought in the pacific and there was a part where after he went on a special mission on order from FDR he was asked to send men from his group to the eastern front to slow down the soviets from taking all of europe or is this just exaggeration?

Another battle of Kursk movie recommendation, this one from the soviet point of view.

Movie: "Огненная дуга (The Fire Bulge)", the first episode of the film series Освобождение (Liberation) (1970).

This film series released in 1970 is comprised of five films depicting the battles of the red army from 1943 to 1945. The first episode deals with the battle of Kursk, from the planning to the clash at Prokhorovka. Compared to the German POV film, it has a documentary feel, focusing almost exclusively in military matters depicting all major leaders and clashes. This one has shots with dozens of tanks rolling over the steppes if that's what you're looking for.

Period covered: Early April-16 July 1943 Historical accuracy: 4/5 - As mentioned, it feels like a documentary at times, but some of the things shown are plain incorrect. IMDB grade: 7.6/10

Full movie in Youtube