how hollywood sanitises history using pearl harbour as an example

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Firstly, not a single person involved in the bombings that day would describe it as an adventure and the idea that brave, heroic individuals can make the difference to the outcome of such devastation is sentimental rubbish. In one part of the movie, dyslexic Ben Affleck declares, "I'm not here to read a manual; I'm here to be a pilot!" Pearl Harbour was a major defeat for the Americans but you wouldn't think so after watching this film...
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In one part of the movie, dyslexic Ben Affleck declares, "I'm not here to read a manual; I'm here to be a pilot!" Pearl Harbour was a major defeat for the Americans but you wouldn't think so after watching this film. The dramatic representation of individual heroism by unbelievable characters creates confusion about the real nature of war...
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