To Hell And Back

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Although they had to cut some areas, and rearrange history a bit to fit the movie's length, this is one of the better movies of the time.
Audie Murphy as himself was no stretch of acting, but the growth he goes through as he climbs from raw recruit up to Lieutenant (in 3 years of active duty) is amazing.
Add to that is the fact that this is a (mostly) true story of the most decorated man in the US. Worth a watch if only for that.

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what i find amazing is this was the studios highest grossing movie until jaws came out. I agree it was done pretty well, especially for the time it was made. What i think was amazing is that he got to play himself. I have always wanted to read the book about him. sorry for no reply till now. it was a post i did not notice before

some facts and trivia
Audie Murphy originally declined the opportunity to portray himself in the movie, not wanting people to think that he was attempting to cash in on his role as a war hero.


A total of 50,000 rounds of ammunition, 300 pounds of TNT, 600 pounds of blasting powder and 10 cases of 40 percent dynamite were required for the filming of the battle scenes.


Audie Murphy's war buddy Onclo Airheart was slated to play himself, but he declined due to the fact that the movie was to be shot during planting season.


goofs,
Continuity: When Murphy arrives at the 3rd Division, he's told to inspect the "Third Platoon". Later on the same unit is referred to as the "First Platoon".

locations
Fort Lewis, Washington, USA


Oak Creek Wildlife Area, Naches, Washington, USA


Yakima River, Washington, USA