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QUESTION 29-After serving in World War II, John Ford directed this realistic war film, which depicts the arduous efforts of the U.S. Navy combating the Japanese invasion of the Philippines.
Correct Incorrect Upon his return from military service, John Ford's experiences during the war inspired him to create the 1948 film They Were Expendable. This realistic war drama starred the real-life war hero Robert Montgomery, alongside Wayne in the role of the second-in-command. Behind the scenes, it is said that Ford criticized Wayne for not having served in the military, but his comments were rebutted by Montgomery.