Masters of the Air
Summary
The squad behind the critically - acclaimed miniseriesBand of Brothershas moved on to their next task , Masters of the Air , opening up speculation as to what time catamenia or fighting units the producers could focus on next . Since representing the 101st Airborne Divion ’s Easy Company inBand of Brothers , Tom Hanks and Stephen Spielberg have continued their bar of World War II concentre productions . The Pacificshifted the action at law to the grueling Pacific field of operations , follow a fistful of case-by-case Marines across various ranks , whileMasters of the Air ’s castpromises to tell the stupefying true stories of bomber pilots in the European theater .
It ’s likely that the far-famed movie duo will want to continue their streak of telling spellbind World War II tarradiddle with devout dramatic play that gets across the expertly - navigated weight unit of the conflict on those who participated in it . While there are deal of other famed , fascinating units with peck of memoirs the duo could draw from , branch out to explore other time periods beyond World War II would be a welcome alteration of stride . As therelease date forMasters of the Airlooms ever closer , it ’s laborious not to speculate as to which front Spielberg and Hanks will locomote to next .
10Crossing The Line On U.S. Navy Ships In The Pacific
World War II
WithMasters of the Air , Spielberg and Hanks will have covered a view of World War II from the United States , Army , Marines , and Air Force , with each branch become a miniskirt - series all to their own . It would only be fitting then that the Navy beget its chance to shine , as the pair could follow U.S. sailors in the Pacific contend with Japanese aircraft , German submarines , and the bare everyday dangers of life confined on a ship . While plenty of memoir could serve as inhalation , AlvinKernan ’s Crossing the Line : A Bluejacket ’s World War II Odysseywould be a great piazza to start .
9Boots On The Ground With The Rainbow Division
World War I
If Spielberg and Hanks adjudicate to branch out to other conflict besides World War II , the predate Great War would be an obvious starting point . When it come to choosing which unit of measurement in particular to focus on , one of the early divisions to be transmit to France , Woodrow Wilson ’s " Rainbow Division " , would be a great alternative . Made up of National Guardsmen , the 42nd Infantry Division ’s creation and torturous experiences in the brutality of Europe ’s trench inWorld War Icould serve as a vivid viewpoint to observe one of the deadly conflict in world history .
8Wading Through Vietnam With The 23rd Infantry Division
The Vietnam War
Should Spielberg and Hanks determine to move closer to the modern day for their next war epic , the Vietnam War offer vivid storytelling opportunity ripe for the pickings . Tim O’Brien ’s memoir of life history in the 23rd Infantry Division , also be intimate as The Americal Division , If I become flat in a Combat Zone : Box Me Up and Ship Me Home , would do as an splendid foundation for version , touring viewing audience through some of the worst the warfare had to provide . That being enounce , the far-famed Hollywood producers would have to step cautiously , considering Vietnam ’s darker legacy on American military service compare to World War 2 ’s moral clarity .
7Befuddling German Intelligence With The Navajo Code Talkers
Blazing artillery and howl cannons are n’t the only aspects of World War II that are deserve of a thoughtful miniseries . Indeed , the blind and info wars behind the real scrap were just as of import , as represent by World War II ’s Navajo Code Talkers . In World War II , America was able to utilize its productive resource of Native American service appendage as a crucial reward , their unique languages serving as a communications computer code German intelligence was incapable of cracking . Spielberg and Hanks would have a better shot at doing the tale justness thanNic Cage’sWindtalkersin 2002 .
6With Custer At Little Bighorn
Great Sioux War of 1876
Little Bighorn may be a far cry from Spielberg and Hanks ' common modus operandi thus far launch sinceBand of Brothers– The distant mount of 1876 is a far yell from World War II ’s industrial environment , and the glowering defeat of the United States military at Little Bighorn could n’t be more dissimilar than the American heroism depict by Spielberg and Hanks . However , if a risk was willing to be taken , a mini - serial publication about the infamous war could be some of the most riveting television ever produced if done proper DoJ . William O ' Taylor ’s accounting of the action , detailed inWith Custer on the Little Bighorn , could assist as inspiration .
5Flying Daring Raids With The Night Witches
The famed Night Witches would be another jolly radical departure for Spielberg and Hanks , being a Russian unit rather than an American one , but their story is too compelling not to count . The 558th Night Bomber Regiment of Russia wasan all - female force of original who undertook daring melody raid against Germany under the cover of dark with out - dated aeroplane and limited resources . The celebrated cadre of women bomber earned their nickname through the eery phone their planes made as they gilded over Germany while turning their engines off , being almost undetectable against the nighttime sky .
4Bravo Zero Two’s Harrowing Story
The Gulf War
Moving into the modern day , there ’s no shortage of unbelivable true war stories Spielberg and Hanks could have a field day with . One of the most renowned and harrowing memoir of modern avail , Bravo Zero Two , details a top secret infiltration missionary post ply by the elite British special force , the S.A.S. , gone horribly incorrect . While once again being out of the realm of American military honor , the intestine - wrenching story of the poorly - fated Bravo Zero Two patrol , complete with firefights , torment , and a harrowing trek across the Syrian desert , would be a harrowing tale to remember if properly adapted .
3The 92nd Infantry Division’s Ground-Breaking Work
shift focus back to the American military in World War II , a crucial story that would be remiss of Spielberg and Hanks to overlook for adaptation is the tale of the 92nd Infantry Division . The only African - American division to enter in combat in Europe , a essence - sprain tale could be craft about the real horrors faced by the soldier of the 92nd , both from the grueling fighting in Italy and gross mistreatment by the Army itself . Considering the casts ofBand of brother , The Pacific , andMasters of the Airaren’t too divers , the 92nd Infantry Division would be a welcome alteration of pace .
2Treading Across Europe With The 4th Armored Division
WhileMasters of the Airwill give the intrepid pilot of World War II a well - deserved spot in the glare , the often - overlooked Tank crews of the U.S. Army would be an excellent follow - up . Specifically , the 4th Armored Division , which spearheaded General Patton ’s efforts in Europe , would be an excellent bet for a compelling rightful story . Featuring eclectic characters like Major General " Tiger Jack " John Shirley Wood and important offensives like the Battle of the Bulge , the European theater as seen through the claustrophobic lense of an M-4 Sherman tank would be an unforgettable miniskirt - serial publication .
1Flying Over The Pacific With Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 232
master of the Airpromises to regale with the tarradiddle of bomber pilot over Europe– A follow - up miniseries could detail air over the Pacific Theater asThe Pacificdid forBand of Brothers ' boots - on - the - ground tale . A large source to adapt would be Sam Hynes recollection , Flights of Passage , describing life as an air machine gunner with the Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 232 , surviving slump ships and sky buddy-buddy with flak . There ’s no doubt that a Hanks and Spielberg - led serial detailing living as an aeronaut in the Pacific Theater would be a worthy companion man toMasters of the Air .
