Among the millions of World War II veterans were seven future U.S. presidents. Some only narrowly survived the experience.

Inspired by true events, the military thriller “ Valiant One ” was released in theaters Jan. 31, telling the story of becoming a hero and finding a way home when circumstances seem near impossible.

Garima Satija leads the Entertainment vertical of Indiatimes. A storyteller at heart who enjoys the thrill of writing, she is sometimes found daydreaming about living the lives of movie characters.