Collectors of Hollywood's greatest WWII movies will be happy to know that the acclaimed "Story of GI Joe" (1945) has been republished and is available now in both VHS and DVD at Amazon.com.

Movie critic Leonard Maltin gives this movie ***½ and says:

"Meredith is superb as war correspondent Ernie Pyle living with Yank soldiers on front lines to report their stories; Mitchum's first outstanding film role as soldier."

This film was nominated for the following.

* Best Supporting Actor - Robert Mitchum.

* Best Writing - Screenplay.

* Best Music - Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture.

* Best Music - for the song, "Linda.

The VHS tape lists for $19.99, but you can get it from Amazon.com site only $16.99. The DVD list price is $24.99, but Amazon is selling it for only $14.99. When you purchase Amazon films through the Combat web site you help to support Jo's wonderful fan site. So long from your friendly 349th...

- Heavy Weapons Crew

By Nancy LionStorm (349hwc) on Unrecorded Date:

If you liked "Battleground" then I think you'll like Story of G.I. Joe. It's on sale now for only $13.99 at Amazon.