The Big Red One (1980)

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Runtime:
1h 53m
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Country of origin:
United States
Genre:
Battlefield Epics

This is the tale of an unyielding army sergeant and his four loyal comrades. Their journey begins with their initial skirmish at the Kasserine Pass following the North African invasion, and it extends through pivotal moments such as the invasion of Sicily, D-Day, the Ardennes forest battles, and ultimately, the liberation of a concentration camp as World War II reaches its conclusion.

While these five soldiers persistently fight and miraculously survive each harrowing battle, fresh recruits joining their squad consistently fall victim to the relentless enemy. The four privates, understandably cautious, hesitate to forge connections with the new arrivals, who quickly become anonymous, interchangeable faces amidst the tumult of war.

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