The westerns and war films of John Ford

Introduction

A career man

Early days in the Hollywood west: from Straight shooting to The iron horse

The heroic West: from Three bad men to Drums along the Mohawk

Not for self but for country: from Salute to Submarine patrol

In the navy: The Battle of Midway

War stories: They were expendable

Critiquing combat culture: Fort Apache

Keeping the faith: She wore a yellow ribbon

The war at home: Rio Grande

Veterans' affairs: The searchers

A house divided: The horse soldiers

The nature of one's service: Sergeant Rutledge

Deconstructing the legend: The man who shot Liberty Valance

Questions of just conduct: Cheyenne Autumn

Aftermath.