The list of films based around war books is divided into the following:
Antiquity through the 18th century
List of films based on military books (pre-1775)
American Revolution through the Mahdist War
List of films based on military books (1775–1898)
Spanish–American War through the Cristero War, including World War I and its immediate consequences
List of films based on military books (1898–1926)
Chinese Civil War through World War II
List of films based on military books (1927–1945)
Cold War through to the present day
List of films based on military books (post-1945)
Peace time
List of films based on military books (peacetime)
Future wars (science fiction)
List of films based on military books (future)
Sword and sorcery wars (fantasy)
List of films based on military books (fantasy)
