From war memorabilia to war movies, fans of the genre seem to love all aspects of the battlefield on-screen. People are often fascinated by the harrowing impact war has on society. From historical accounts of the First World War, to the extreme camaraderie during the Second World War to the high stakes, it gives viewers an insight into the best and worst sides of humanity. Express.co.uk has explored the best war series of all time ranked by the public and a "flawless masterpiece" is currently available to stream.
7. The Promise
Claire Foy and Christian Cooke star in Peter Kosminsky's BAFTA-nominated drama. Eighteen-year-old Erin sets out on an emotional journey when she retraces her grandfather's footsteps in Palestine. It premiered on Channel 4 on 6 February 2011. Rating: It has received a solid score of 8.4/10 on IMDb. One reviewer praised the show as an "outstanding piece of history" while another said, "great TV series".
6. Generation War
The series tells the story of five German friends, aged around 20, on different paths through Nazi Germany and World War II. Starring Volker Bruch and Tom Schilling, the traumatic events of the war threaten to tear them apart. Rating: The series first aired on the BBC in 2013 and received an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. One viewer said it's an "excellent WW2 series from a German perspective".
5. Generation Kill
Generation Kill is an American seven-part television miniseries produced for HBO that aired from July 13 to August 24, 2008. Based on the 2004 book by Rolling Stones journalist Evan Wright, the show follows the opening 40 days of the Iraq war, as viewed through the eyes of Marines' First Recon Battalion. Rating: The TV series received an IMDb rating of 8.4/10 with many viewers saying it was a "solid" show.
4. Foyle's War
Foyle's War is a British detective drama set shortly after the Second World War. It was created by Midsomer Murders screenwriter and author Anthony Horowitz. The first six series are set during World War II in Hastings, Sussex, England. Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle (Michael Kitchen), a widower, often comes up against high-ranking officials in the British military or intelligence, as he attempts to catch criminals during wartime. The series debuted on ITV in 2002 and ended 13 years later. Rating: It received a score of 8.6/10 and a reviewer gushed, "it's the best television show I have ever watched".
