script

the inspiration behind the film

The plot is inspired in part by the true story of Fritz Niland, one of four brothers from New York state who saw action during the war. Two Niland brothers were killed on D-Day, while another went missing in action in Burma and was presumed dead, although he actually survived.

where did this story start?

Fritz was located in Normandy by an Army chaplain, Reverend Francis Sampson, and taken out of the combat zone. Spielberg picked this idea up and decided to make it based to America instead. The band of brothers set out to save the lost comrade, James Ryan. Many deaths and trials are fought through, losing each other in the fog of combat. Sadly, Steven failed to keep it pure to the history and used cinematic tactics to stray off some of history played in this movie, diluting its full and true meaning.