While the individual writer may be primarily responsible for historical accuracy, it appears to be the case that many producers retain consultants with specialized knowledge. In the case of military films, that can often include former military personnel. George Scott's Patton, for example, was based on Omar Bradley's biography, and Bradley was a consultant. There's an enjoyable book: "History According to Hollywood", which concludes that, by and large, film makers have done well in re-creating historical settings and costumes, but less well in depicting faithfully historical events. Peter Latham ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/screensite