10 Dumbest Decisions In War Movie History
2. American Sniper - Exposing The Squad's Position With One Shot
The most recent flick to make the list, American Sniper takes place in the more contemporary setting of the Iraq War. We follow Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), who enlisted in the army after the events of 9/11.
With the most confirmed kills in US military history, Kyle grew to be respected by his comrades and loathed by his enemies, so much so that Middle-Eastern insurgents would place a bounty on him. The same would also happen for Kyle himself, as he's tasked with taking out a notorious sharpshooter in the area.
Over time, Kyle becomes more hellbent on taking out his foe, landing that one perfect shot to finish Mustafa. Once he is reassigned to hunt the insurgent sniper, the soldier gets his chance when his squad is stationed on a rooftop deep within enemy territory. It's a solid vantage point, but Kyle abruptly throws away the element of surprise - a badly misguided decision.
Pulling the trigger without informing his team first, the bullet travels a long distance and kills Mustafa, but also exposes his comrades to enemy fire. This triggers a dire situation with many casualties. Kyle himself is injured and nearly left behind in the chaos. The sniper's desire to make the kill took precedent over his fellow soldiers, shifting his route out of military service.