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His epic naval dramas like 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' and 'Lawrence of Arabia' explore military service, duty, and the human cost of war with sweeping scope.
Francis Ford Coppola United StatesHe directed iconic naval films including 'They Were Expendable' and documentary work on naval combat that captured both the heroism and tragedy of naval service.
Wolfgang Petersen GermanyHis masterpiece 'Das Boot' provides an intimate, unflinching portrayal of submarine warfare and the psychological toll of naval service during wartime.