In Saving Private Ryan (1998), which war is the mission set during?

In Saving Private Ryan (1998), the mission takes place during World War II.

The story begins during the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, commonly known as D-Day. Captain John Miller leads a small group of American soldiers tasked with finding Private James Francis Ryan, whose three brothers have reportedly been killed in combat.

The mission is fictional, but it is set against real military events and locations. The opening landing sequence at Omaha Beach is noted for its intense depiction of combat and its attention to the confusion and danger faced by soldiers.

Steven Spielberg directed the film, which stars Tom Hanks as Captain Miller and Matt Damon as Private Ryan. Saving Private Ryan won five Academy Awards, including Best Director, but lost Best Picture to Shakespeare in Love.