In Hell Is For Heroes, Steve McQueen and his squad try to hold off the German army while stuck in a German pillbox. They do many hilarious things during WWII to make the German think that McQueen's Squad is more than a squad. McQueen plays Reese in the movie as a disturbed sergeant booted down to his old squadron as a private. Attempting to disillusion the German soldiers Reese helps to keep the squadron from being slaughtered. Others like Oscar-winner James Coburn has a minor role and Nick Adams all make the film worth watching.
Most war movies are very violent and no fun, just action and death.
When fighting against the Germans the Americans relieve the tension by adding a bit of humor. Although McQueen, does show action and death he is the true hero of the squad. The possible problems are that it contains violence, and could be inappropriate for children. Also it appears from the benefits that the film might make light of war. McQueen's Squad, at one point, had to lie to trick the Germans and that can give children the wrong idea.