Courage Under Fire (1996)

In the harrowing aftermath of Desert Storm, the story of Captain Karen Walden, a fallen rescue copter pilot, reverberates through the ranks. Her death, a tragic consequence of her helicopter's crash, is shrouded in a cloud of valor and uncertainty. Rumors of her heroic actions swirl, painting a picture of a woman who rescued a downed crew and rallied her own to withstand an onslaught of Iraqi forces. Enter Lt. Colonel Nat Serling, a man wrestling with his own specter of guilt borne from a fatal error that claimed the lives of his friend and tank crew. Now, he is assigned to probe into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Walden's death and her proposed Medal of Honor. The task, however, is not as straightforward as it seems. Contradictory testimonies from Walden's crew and soldiers in the vicinity cast a shadow of doubt over her actions, prompting Serling to question the true nature of her bravery. As Serling delves deeper into the labyrinth of conflicting narratives, he finds himself on a dual quest - to unravel the truth about Captain Walden and her crew's survival, and to confront his own haunting demons. In this gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Gulf War and its aftermath, two intertwined combat stories unfold, exploring the complex tapestry of heroism, loss, and redemption. Courage Under Fire is a poignant testament to the human spirit's resilience in the face of war's chaos, where truth and honor hang in the balance.

Courage Under Fire is a drama movie featuring Denzel Washington and directed by Edward Zwick.

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