February 2, 200719 yr well...my history teacher gave me a homework which was to rent 13 days and watch it. As we are doing the cuban missile crisis i'm guessing its about that. I'm busy this weekend so don't actually have the time so can anyone give me a brief run through of what happens? :wink: Proud Retired Council of The GladiatiorzClick here for our website - 110+ F2P Combat Requirements
February 2, 200719 yr Here's two summaries that I found... Plot Summary for Thirteen Days (2000) In October, 1962, U-2 surveillance photos reveal that the Soviet Union is in the process of placing nuclear weapons in Cuba. These weapons have the capability of wiping out most of the Eastern and Southern United States in minutes if they become operational. President John F. Kennedy and his advisors must come up with a plan of action against the Soviets. Kennedy is determined to show that he is strong enough to stand up to the threat, and the Pentagon advises U.S. military strikes against Cuba--which could lead the way to another U.S. invasion of the island. However, Kennedy is reluctant to follow through, because a U.S. invasion could cause the Soviets to retaliate in Europe. A nuclear showdown appears to be almost inevitable. Can it be prevented? The year is 1962. USAF U-2 spy planes discover that the USSR is placing nuclear ballistic missiles in Cuba. The Chiefs of Staff warn President Kennedy and his cabinet that the missiles have the potential to kill up to 80 million Americans, and destroy a large number of USAF bomber bases - thus crippling the Americans' ability to retaliate and leaving the country an easy target for Soviet invasion. Fortunately, the missiles are not yet operational, and the President and his staff try to figure out how to get the missiles out of Cuba - whether by diplomatic means or by force. Initially, diplomatic attempts fail as the Soviets lie and stonewall the President. Secretary of Defence Robert McNamara comes up with a different plan - a naval blockade of Cuba to keep new missiles from reaching the country. When the Russians ignore the blockade and try to run it, things quickly go from bad to worse. Will the Americans & Soviets come to a peaceful settlement - or will nuclear war result?
February 2, 200719 yr Author does the film actually follow what happens in the real version? if so i'll just read about it in the textbook for 5mins or so later tonight. Proud Retired Council of The GladiatiorzClick here for our website - 110+ F2P Combat Requirements
February 2, 200719 yr You're kidding? Your teacher actually asked you to watch an exaggerated, dramatised interpretation of a true international event? Smegging hell. For the record, it's a great film to watch, but if I were to quote it for historical evidence, you'd find me in the looney bin eating an empty packet of pretzels. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you.
February 2, 200719 yr So you have to watch a movie and tell it's accuracy? Off-topic: Wow I can't believe that bubsa almost has 10,000 posts! Like forum text games much?um... from... MARS, yes, in the third county from the... left.
February 3, 200719 yr So you have to watch a movie and tell it's accuracy? Off-topic: Wow I can't believe that bubsa almost has 10,000 posts! I'll beat him! Probaly not. :cry:
February 3, 200719 yr Author You're kidding? Your teacher actually asked you to watch an exaggerated, dramatised interpretation of a true international event? Smegging hell. For the record, it's a great film to watch, but if I were to quote it for historical evidence, you'd find me in the looney bin eating an empty packet of pretzels. oh, so you have seen the film? anyway, we learn the facts just he likes to set "fun" homeworks over the weekend plus i'm guessing he likes the film (we watched Rocky IV as an example of propoganda). Proud Retired Council of The GladiatiorzClick here for our website - 110+ F2P Combat Requirements
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