Having heard the general plot of this movie and knowing the Allies had had at least two events which followed the plot, I expected this movie in some way to relate to reality. I guess the director decided that real war would not sell tickets. The movie is complete fantasy. The choice was made to use a few facts, which serves to confuse the audience. Kubrick, Spielburg, and other skilled directors have proven war flicks can be realistic, interesting, and exciting. I found this movie completely lacking in the first two criteria.