Greatest 26 History Movies Must-Watch Released in 1955

Drama based on the attempt by the RAF to destroy six dams in Germany during World War II. See more about The Dam Busters / IMDB / YouTube

Depicts the early life of the legendary warrior Musashi Miyamoto; his years as an aspiring warrior, an outlaw and finally a true samurai. Info on Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto / IMDB / YouTube

Musashi Miyamoto returns to Kyoto after years of absence. After a series of fights against the Yoshioka School, he challenges its master to a duel. Look into Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple / IMDB / YouTube

When she is reduced to appearing in a circus, a notorious beauty thinks back on her past loves. See more about Lola Montès / IMDB / YouTube

The true WWII story of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. history. Based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy who stars as himself in the film. Details on To Hell and Back / IMDB / YouTube

A captured architect designs an ingenious plan to ensure the impregnability of the tomb of a self-absorbed Pharaoh, obsessed with the security of his next life. Get info on Land of the Pharaohs / IMDB / YouTube

A young orphan is sent to the village of Moonfleet in Dorset, England to stay with his mother's former lover, who has the facade of a gentleman but leads a gang of swashbuckling bootleggers; the duo go on a treasure hunt. Look into Moonfleet / IMDB / YouTube

Desiree Clary falls for Napoleon but marries Bernadotte, while Josephine weds Napoleon to become Empress before being dismissed for not producing an heir. Explore Désirée / IMDB / YouTube

Allied prisoners - British, Dutch, French and Polish - pool their resources to plan numerous escapes from the escape-proof German P.O.W. camp housed in a Medieval castle known as Colditz. More about The Colditz Story / IMDB / YouTube

Sir Walter Raleigh (Richard Todd) overcomes court intrigue to win favor with Queen Elizabeth I (Bette Davis) in order to get financing for a proposed voyage to the New World. Look into The Virgin Queen / IMDB / YouTube

After purchasing Louisiana from France, the USA sends surveyors Lewis and Clark, assisted by a Shoshone guide, to chart the new territory. Details on The Far Horizons / IMDB / YouTube

In 1877 Wyoming, during the peace negotiations between the Cheyenne and the USA, an Indian girl falls in love with a land surveyor, causing the ire of her Cheyenne fiance. Learn about White Feather / IMDB / YouTube

The rise of Peter Marshall, from modest Scottish upbringing, to New York seminary, time in Atlanta churches, his marriage, appointment as chaplain of the US Senate, and early death at 46. Based on real events. Learn about A Man Called Peter / IMDB / YouTube

England, the 19th century. Young Victoria is crowned to be the queen of England. She aims to do her best in order to help her country prosper. However, the family and her trustful advisor, Lord Melbourne, plan marriage for her. She is to get married to a German prince Albert. But Victoria sees her future differently and decides to leave London for a few days. She goes. Read about The Story of Vickie / IMDB / YouTube

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing is the true story of Evelyn Nesbit (Dame Joan Collins), a beautiful showgirl caught in a love triangle with elderly architect Stanford White (Ray Milland) and eccentric young millionaire Harry K. Thaw (Farley Granger). See more about The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing / IMDB / YouTube

After his father is not rewarded for his military achievements, Taira Kiyomori rebels against the court and the monks who rule the country. He also falls in love with Tokiko and discovers unsettling revelations about his parentage. Info on Taira Clan Saga / IMDB / YouTube

Moderate Jim Bowie leads rebellious Texicans--and Davy Crockett--in a last-ditch stand against his old friend, Santa Ana. Check out The Last Command / IMDB / YouTube

A pair of Irish rebels have swashbuckling adventures in 1815. Learn about Captain Lightfoot / IMDB / YouTube

During the fourteenth century when the Hundred Years War between France and England is beginning the English occupation of French Aquitainia, rebel French Knights vow to oust Edward, Prince of Wales, ruler of Aquitaine. Details on The Warriors / IMDB / YouTube

Fabius loves his beautiful but vulnerable city, Rome, and he also loves his beautiful but invulnerable fiancée, Amytis. Fascinated by the tales she has heard about Hannibal, who is about to attack Rome, Amytis is driven by curiosity to the edge of his camp. Captured, she makes a last request of the indifferent Hannibal...that he spare the city. She offers to lead him . Details on Jupiter's Darling / IMDB / YouTube

Brilliant and extremely realistic retelling of the day in Hiroshima that the bomb dropped and following days. Info on Hiroshima / IMDB / YouTube

An ex-soldier turned highwayman uncovers a plot to take control of England from King Charles II. Look into The King's Thief / IMDB / YouTube

An 11th-century noblewoman opens her Saxon husband's eyes by riding bareback through town. Details on Lady Godiva of Coventry / IMDB / YouTube

A Korean War fighter pilot hero returns home to test fly the new Sabre jets despite his wife's uneasiness regarding his job. Info on The McConnell Story / IMDB / YouTube

Napoléon Bonaparte's life, loves and exceptional destiny from 1769 to 1821, but as seen through the eyes of Talleyrand, the cynical and ironic politician who once was the Emperor of France's Minister of Foreign Affairs. Get info on Napoleon / IMDB / YouTube

Set during British India 1857, Captain Clayboune (Rock Hudson) is faced with restoring his reputation after being harshly disciplined for disobeying orders. Details on Bengal Brigade / IMDB / YouTube