Greatest 18 War Movies Fan Favorites from 2006

The life stories of the six men who raised the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II. More about Flags of Our Fathers / IMDB / YouTube

An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne and the princess of the feuding Irish spells doom for the young lovers. Details on Tristan + Isolde / IMDB / YouTube

The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots. Explore Flyboys / IMDB / YouTube

The film covers through fiction real-life events like the occupation of Iraq, the execution of Daniel Pearl, the Hood event and the Abu Ghraib torture scandal. More about Kurtlar Vadisi: Irak / IMDB / YouTube

Laura Henderson (Dame Judi Dench) buys an old London theater and opens it up as the Windmill, a performance hall which goes down in history for, amongst other things, its all-nude revues. Get info on Mrs. Henderson Presents / IMDB / YouTube

During World War II, four North African men enlist in the French army to liberate that country from German oppression, and to fight French discrimination. Learn about Days of Glory / IMDB / YouTube

Viggo Mortensen plays the Spanish soldier-turned-mercenary Captain Alatriste, a heroic figure from the country's 17th century imperial wars. See more about Captain Alatriste: The Spanish Musketeer / IMDB / YouTube

A Catholic Priest and an English teacher get stranded in a school in Kigali during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. See more about Shooting Dogs / IMDB / YouTube

Part drama, part documentary, The Road to Guantánamo focuses on the Tipton Three, a trio of British Muslims who were held in Guantanamo Bay for two years until they were released without charge. Check out The Road to Guantanamo / IMDB / YouTube

In 1930s Shanghai, a blind American diplomat develops a curious relationship with a young Russian refugee who works odd--and sometimes illicit--jobs to support members of her dead husband's aristocratic family. Read about The White Countess / IMDB / YouTube

The new military attache is also second in command at the US embassy in Moldavia. The loser at the recent presidential election isn't letting that stop him. The president seeks protection at the US embassy bringing it under attack. Look into Second in Command / IMDB / YouTube

The first Genocide of the 20th century when over a million Armenians died at the hands of the Ottoman Turks during World War I, between 1915 and 1918. Look into Armenian Genocide / IMDB / YouTube

At the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, the Hungarian water polo team faces off against the Russians in what will become known as one of the bloodiest matches in the sport's history. Explore Szabadság, szerelem / IMDB / YouTube

Story centers on a battle during China's Warring States Period, a series of civil wars, which spanned from the 5th to the 3rd century B.C. Based on a popular Japanese manga, which was in turn based a Japanese novel inspired by Warring States history in China. Check out Battle of the Warriors / IMDB / YouTube

After using his mother's newly built time machine, Dolf gets stuck in the year 1212. He ends up in a children's crusade where he confronts his new friends with modern techniques. However, the Crusade turns out to be even trickier than he first imagined. Read about Crusade in Jeans / IMDB / YouTube

A thrilling story spanning 48 hours of five individuals linked by hate and fear but brought together by fate to finally recognize each other. Check out Kabul Express / IMDB / YouTube

Bruno Dumont follows up the controversial Twentynine Palms with this tale of a group of young soldiers who go off to war and experience some life-changing events. Flandres won the Grand Prix Prize at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Look into Flanders / IMDB / YouTube

A bitter battle is fought between Australian and Japanese soldiers along the Kokoda trail in New Guinea during World War II. Learn about Kokoda: 39th Battalion / IMDB / YouTube