Widely hailed as one of the finest war films ever produced, Saving Private Ryan now faces competition, as viewers have discovered another film they believe matches the Steven Spielberg masterpiece.

Released in 1970, Patton tells the tale of George S. Patton, a war general who spearheaded American forces to victory in several pivotal battles during the Second World War.

The film portrays Patton and his men at various stages of the conflict, from combat in North Africa and securing a vital win at El Guettar in Tunisia. It also tracks the troop as they shift their focus to Sicily to establish an allied stronghold in southern Europe and their preparations for D-Day.

The grand biographical film delves into Patton's leadership balance and his severe treatment of soldiers, a style that attra

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