The Biggest Battle (1978) - full transcript
How World War II affected the lives of a German family and an American family, both of whom had sons and fathers fighting in the war.
"The Biggest Battle"
OLYMPIC GAMES BERLIN, 1936
Even the church
indicates that...
... and hereditary diseases
not be treated with leniency...
... And how often should I
resort to sterilization.
So the rule
forced to pay huge sums...
... Including support
in the nation's hereditary disease...
... since it is bound to prevent
the perpetuation...
... and protect millions of healthy people...
... The danger of
maintain a minority artificial.
Do not worry, my dear,
're beautiful.
Sorry.
Good afternoon, Professor O' Hara!
Lieutenant Roland.
- My woman, Rosalind.
- You here for the Olympics?
No, I'm here to make sure
that Sean will not drink much whiskey.
- You could hurt him, do not you think?
- I have not touched the bottle for about a year...
- We will enjoy two fingers of whiskey?
- Of course, Professor!
- My fiancée, the Lisa.
- Sorry, my English is not very good.
The final match was
handsome, right?
- Strategies Foster!
- Good afternoon, Lieutenant!
Sorry! Let me
I bring a guest!
It is an honor to have with us
Mrs. Ackermann.
Know between you?
Everyone knows the Annelise Ackermann,
the most famous German actress.
Who would have thought that a small
rain and a taxi that never comes...
... will lead to our acquaintance!
Just as happens in the movies...
The General, kindly took me to
car and invited me to dinner.
None German would have conducted
so kindly to me...
Sometimes it's annoying to
to be considered a famous movie star...
- Forgive me if I did something indecent!
- To forgive you? Why
Must thank you!
Can we sit?
I do not think that Hitler could
deliberately cause an international crisis.
It takes longer for a war,
not only refuse to shake hands with a black.
Unfortunately, not everyone believes the British
whatever Professor O' Hara.
I assure you that the Führer
not intend to start a war.
It was just a demonstrative gesture
for National Minorities...
... or, rather, racial minorities,
for example the Jews!
What great music!
It's my favorite song!
Gentlemen, Professor O' Hara,
strategies Foster...
A small memento of their
Olympic Games as a sign of friendship.
Sorry if exaggerate rhetorically,
but I want to emphasize that for me is a double pleasure...
As an official member of the Olympic Committee
I come in contact with you, you are representatives of your countries...
... And above all, the pleasure is great due
and our personal acquaintance.
GOD IS WITH US
I have the same views, only
I am not a good speaker.
BELIEVE IN GOD
You can express my feelings
better than I could do it myself.
Those who argue that the military
lack of imagination, could be right, right?
I hope that we will meet
again in four years!
For our friendship, gentlemen!
And Peace!
LOS ANGELES
Μάιος 1942
Hi, Dad!
I came back early.
Instead, you got back sooner!
- Will be gone all week.
- Yes, it's true!
Two of the boys were forced to return earlier
...
So we shot all
two days earlier.
- Why are you in uniform?
- I was on duty.
I return to West Point, with
need, many are already in front.
- I'm leaving next week.
- The next week? So soon?
John, I was at university.
The Dean of the Faculty wanted to talk to me,
told me that you failed two tests,
If you did not have many absences could you
recovery, but most probably not feasible.
Why did not you say anything?
Do not you think you owe some explanation?
I think your behavior affects
our family traditions.
Now you have no other choice:
or go to another school or gets a job.
Do not let go, resume!
Front? Hey, Ted!
How are you, my son?
Really?
This is good news!
I'm proud of you!
What?
Did you get my letter?
Place the Queen on line 4.
I will send my answer
a few days.
The John; It is well, it is next to me...
He was here a moment ago...
not to expect...
As you can see, I found a job,
I leave tomorrow on the front.
William, prepared something for John!
- It is strange how things are going...
- What do you mean?
My father did not want to choose
military career.
Wanted to work in our family
business, founded by father...
wanted Ted to follow my steps,
as is natural for a father...
And now I'm proud
yesterday I learned that he was promoted.
But, you're different,
not do for the Army, John.
I am disappointed not
continues at university.
No matter, whatever it
if I do, I disappoint you, why?
Sorry, I did not want to hurt you.
Will do it, I'm sure,
do not forget the family motto.
"Do not look back!"
I know!
Right!
"Do not look back!"
BERLIN
Οκτώβριος 1942
And other fans?
No! Nobody knows
I live here, I bought them!
It is the only luxury that can not afford
my finances.
I have a surprise.
No, no! Do not look!
It seems like yesterday, rain, or taxi for comp,
, the restaurant, you... Thank you!
There seems to have spent six years...
Has made the name of the American
General who introduced us?
Foster, General Foster,
from West Point.
How could I forget his name?
Without him I will not know.
Are you happy that we got married?
Is the best
has happened in my life.
I can not hear it...
This horrible war...
How will you keep
hide in this place?
Why not leave, as
even possible?
Why? You know why this is
your country, you're German.
And you're German,
but you are also a Jew...
Perhaps it would be better to leave, but then you will
suffered will not fight for your country.
And then I hated myself for it.
- But this I did not. I love you.
- Please...
Do not say anything...
No one is going to find me
in this old hotel.
Soon the war will
finished, we all say!
And then you come back, and
will be together again.
ISLAND CRETE
Οκτώβριος 1942
The two funnels are here
if we're lucky, it will surprise them.
It should be possible for
landing until 23:00.
Once ashore we will return.
Meanwhile we will destroy the
Radio Station located one mile away.
Whatever happens, the submarine
has gone to 23:30.
Even if one of us...
Even if one of us
will not return to the ship.
This blasted Radio
monitor all naval traffic...
... between Crete and
African coast.
Currently, the 8th Army Battalion
supplied with the necessary equipment.
- It's all clear?
- Yes.
We're leaving in a few minutes.
Let's get ready!
- The weapons on board, Captain!
- Meeting at point B!
23:30.
Ready for diving.
Down!
This brandy is crap!
Snaps better.
Alarm!
Wilson!
Wilson;
Give signal for landing!
Down!
Attention!
Ready!
Fire!
It is useless!
We can not do anything about them.
It was just a battle.
Let's go on board.
- The General Whitmore;
- Is in his office is busy!
You can not pass!
- Whitmore, finally found you.
- Professor O' Hara!
I tried to find you in
phone all week...
... But a stupid old cow
constantly telling me you were busy.
- I tried to stop him...
- No problem, Sergeant.
Mr. O' Hara and I are old friends.
- Do you know the sergeant Anne Moffit!
- How are you, Miss Moffit;
Sergeant Moffit, and I think I'm stupid
old cow that you mentioned!
- Really, I said cow?
- The Many words are poverty....
Professor O' Hara
that you see was one...
... of the best martial
correspondents in the world.
- What do you mean it? I still am!
- This is no time for jokes, O' Hara!
If I remember correctly,
started with Roberts in Afghanistan?
In Wellington, at Waterloo,
but it does not change anything!
- Not to need another, Sergeant!
- Yes, sir!
What can I do for you?
I want to go to the front in Africa
and I need your permission!
You're a little big
for such games?
Why not let them
for most people?
I want to see the ruins of Carthage before
die, before they destroy what's left!
You should not be so romantic.
I'm not romantic, just think
the lessons of history.
BERLIN
Νοέμβριος 1942
Very kind of you to send me
these flowers.
I know it is very difficult
to find these days.
In an actress of your value, Mrs. Ackermann,
should offer beautiful flowers.
My name is Mrs. Roland,
Col. Jurgens.
Yes, I had forgotten! Are you married
one of the bravest officers...
..., now in the Balkans.
In the car indicate that
keep in mind to do...
... A charity show
for soldiers.
I feel very flattered and very grateful!
You know that I have to go up on stage
for about three years?
Yes, of course... the show! I think we will
have enough time to talk about that later.
But now I want to talk about something else.
- A little wine?
- Thanks!
I recently received a letter
concerning you.
You are a Jew, my lady, that
half from your father.
Finally, the steak!
Take a little apple sauce is excellent!
It is a privilege to be born
Aryan or a curse to be born a Jew?
- What are you going to do with me?
- Annelise...
May I call you with
your Christian name, right?
It is difficult to keep secret
racial your identity!
The fact that married
officer Roland does not help much.
- Major!
- Excuse me, Major!
What is important is that your husband is not
member of the Nazi party... or am I doing wrong?
Any other woman would have
revealed. The understand?
But I had always had a weakness for you,
Annelise, you always admired as an actress...
... as a woman!
If you want, I can help!
Not asking much...
Just be good to me...
Think that is too large
the price?
No, Colonel...
- It's a very decent price for the...
- Okay, then let's drink to it! What do you say?
GREECE
November 1942
- Attack anyway?
- Yes.
Now!
Come!
Get out!
Peace!
Thank God everything went well.
You're free again.
Run, this trap!
Is trap!
- Peace...
- Let's go!
Who are you? Name and extent
please! Who are you?
Lieutenant William McShane,
from New Zealand.
And your friend here?
- Who are they?
- Three prisoners.
One is English, the other is
New Zealander officer and the third...
... do not know, no papers.
- What are you waiting for? Kill him!
- Rather it is a simple soldier.
You should not have scruples,
listen to that I say!
Also, you can see it in his face
, is a bromo-Greek!
Kill him, Major, now
immediately, we have to go!
It is not safe to remain
between such the mountains in the night.
This man is not a prisoner,
get him to run first!
Let him live, otherwise
kill me!
Listen, I want you to pour out your life, but
I need your help, you know?
Say that you are an Englishman, and
will be enough!
No! I am a Greek!
As you wish!
I'm sorry!
Squads,
receive posts!
Pickoff!
Fire!
Is Mimmo Parnat, the greatest actor
Greek tragedy.
This is the first that comes to Berlin.
For a long time I wanted to see him on stage!
- We can get the corpse?
- Yes. Of course!
Le Havre, France
Christmas 1942
- You hungry?
- No, thank you!
At least drink a drink!
Do not buy you these.
Listen, this is not a place for you
. Go home!
To do what?
No waiting.
Let's drink!
For Christmas!
For the last Christmas that
the stinking grim war!
Well, nobody would drink
for these Christmas? Well?
Okay, let's drink for this Christmas!
And for war!
Even if you still need five Christmas
to war in order to defeat Germany.
And be careful where you step!
- Scared? What's your name?
- Danielle.
You want to stay with me
until tomorrow? Please!
May never meet again,
expect movement command in front.
Sorry, one moment!
Have to wait for a moment!
I have called to dinner,
why not accepted?
... Embarrassed in front of so many people...
I did not want to think that...
It's your first time, right?
Why are you doing?
Until tomorrow, I have to pay the rent.
If I do not, I would be kicked out.
I have nowhere to go.
So, it would be better to start with you!
I understand!
Please do not go!
I'll be good, you see, like the others!
Better than the other! Please!
You really need the money, right?
I'm going to get ready.
Who is in the picture?
Your brother?
My husband died a month ago.
Killed in Sudan...
by the Germans.
Why do not you open the champagne?
Dying... to drink something!
Plymouth, England
Christmas 1942
- Give me red, yours is green.
- Children do not cry, please!
- Forgive us, mother!
- Come, let them, Christmas is!
- You're a little melancholy, Sybilla, or am I doing wrong?
- Yes, a little.
Wait until the last
seconds to get the phone...
No, this time will come, the
promised, sent a telegram.
That's it!
- Dad, Dad, you came!
- Merry Christmas, kids!
Little will get wet!
My God, how you grew up, you will not recognize
next time!
Let's go in!
- How are you, Martin;
- Good evening!
- Merry Christmas, Sybilla.
- From here Micheal.
Please, feel like home.
I'm going to make tea.
- You want?
- Yes, thanks.
I hope not to bother you, but I longed
see them.
They can see how
longed to see you!
Go near the fire.
You know, girls, your dad
is a real forgetful!
I'm really sorry, but I forgot
all your gifts on the train.
Okay, Dad, never mind!
Our gift is that you
us!
How long will you, Dad?
We promised, remember?
And I will keep my promise!
A week! Happy?
But, you have to promise me something too!
Be good to your mom when I leave!
- Okay?
- Okay...
Okay...
But not...
You can not be with you again
mom, instead of being with Michael;
- Are you or are not you big girl?
- Sometimes I say no, others say yes!
I thought you might like to go for dinner
, but you can go alone!
Girls, will take you to most restaurants
Plymouth.
As if you two princesses!
Come, let's go!
I hope not for me.
I gave the number in case...
is for you, Captain!
Hello?
Yes, sir!
I understand, Colonel.
Hello!
Sorry!
Do you know how sorry!
Try to be strong. Unfortunately,
Your dad must leave immediately.
By sending in Africa,
the 8th Army Battalion.
NORMANDY, FRANCE
End December 1942
Well, Foster, to call me? He ordered your father
to go and live the adventure?
And the great Foster stayed home!
My mother was French,
for that I speak French perfectly.
Are you satisfied?
Okay, men, be careful!
The area below us is full of dangers!
Look, are recent,
taken two days ago.
The work will be
when the train enters the tunnel.
Are you sure it's the right train?
Course!
Look at the picture!
Length is 30 meters,
and has a range of 20 miles.
The train should be blown up,
before exiting through the tunnel!
It is impossible to enter the tunnel, retain it
Seta day and night. In both entrances!
Our informant working in central
Administration of Germans of Saint Nazaire.
He says the train will soon start.
When you are to leave the Ango,
we will take action.
It is very important to know when
just going to leave the train.
This is your job, Foster!
And your own Legers!
"Do not look back!"
- You said something, Foster;
- No, sir!
Lieutenant Zimmer, your application is for moving
forehead, Africa was accepted!
Tomorrow will embark on
armored train.
You go north, in Saint Nazaire.
Do you have a question?
- No, Major!
- Be careful!
There is a possibility that
partisans to attack the train.
- No one will be close to our site!
- Wonderful, Zimmer! Good luck!
- Lieutenant!
- Yes?
What did you do before you recruit?
I was a student.
Was studying electrical engineering.
Engineer!
You look very ambitious!
My only ambition is to serve
Germany and the Reich!
The train is in the station, the load
ammunition all afternoon.
- Seems to be ready to start.
- Stay alert!
Okay, men, it's time to
take the bull by the horns!
- Cigarette?
- No, thanks. I do not smoke.
- Athlete! I guess right?
- Baseball!
I was champion with
group of college.
- It was the only thing I was good!
- I was playing baseball.
Do you remember those nights before a
important race can not sleep?
Here you have the same feeling! Tomorrow
fight is important for you, the first one.
I know, but I am not afraid! I know what
I do, and I will! I am sure!
Try to get some sleep!
Hello? Hello?
Here White Star.
- "The goose go for a swim." Overs!
- Received! Tell the Colonel.
Okay!
- The train just left.
- Is ready your weapons?
Yes, sir!
- You will find me one miles north of Casselo.
- OK!
Yes, immediately.
Check the switch No. 2
train arrives.
I told you, just go!
I told you, just go!
Yes, I heard!
Hurry, we only have a few minutes.
Yes, yes, very good...
Yes...
Yes, Rosenheim...
Partisans!
Stop the train!
Are you okay, Lieutenant?
West Point, NY
5 Ιανουαρίου 1943
Once arrived, sir.
Dear Dad, I am sorry not
I could write to you in time...
... to wish you Merry Christmas
!
getting ready to leave for the North
Africa, with General Alexander.
So far I have not succeeded
almost anything with trains...
... must be solved
a whole lot of trouble...
I hope I can send you more news
me in the future!
Happy New Year, Daddy!
Give greetings to Ted, when you see him.
Yours, John!
PS .: I hope you learn
glad that I have been promoted to lieutenant!
Frank;
Know something about the problems
with trains in the UK?
- Trains, sir?
- I do not hear well, Frank; With trains!
No, I know nothing, sir.
Find my General Marshal,
I want to talk to him.
Immediately, sir!
In late 1942, strong
US troops landed in North Africa...
... and thrown by
courage in war.
On January 23, 1943, the Army
of Romel leaving Tripoli...
... and withdrawn
to the Tunisian border.
The Germans immediately
organize a defense system...
... and activate again
the old line of Mareth.
The 8th Battalion Army
of General Montgomery...
...
prepares for the final battle...
.. . while troops of General
Patton attacking from the west...
... in the German-Italian forces in Tunisia
.
NORTH AFRICA,
Ιανουάριος 1943
It is better to put
little gasoline?
Is your first trip to the desert
, Captain? When did you come?
Landed in Tripoli two days ago.
Why the rush?
It would be wiser to wait
an organized convoy.
I got a mandate to reach as
quickly becoming the 12th Division.
Definitely saw us.
Come on, faster!
The machine gun, quickly!
Come on, faster!
Faster!
Bravo, you were very good, Sergeant!
Now let's go to the nearest hospital!
I need to talk to Colonel Hepworth.
Is urgent! You know where I can find him?
- Sorry, but I'm new here.
- Sorry, Captain Scott, whom do I ask?
- Ask him, Kensington!
- Thanks!
You are a bunch of ignorant, incompetent!
What you!
The war in the desert requires
a particular regular...
- Who is this?
- A war correspondent.
Open any history book! Study
campaigns of Hannibal, Caesar...
Especially the Punic War!
What do you know about the defense into a
limited piece of land?
- I almost anything, now I came.
- What is your name?
Captain Martin Scott.
For you Martin!
- John Foster.
- Foster! I once met someone Foster.
A strategic! I can say that it was very rare
man. Did you have any money?
- Actually, sir, is my father.
- Good to know.
Look there! Stop it!
See if it's alive!
Please kill me...
Kill me, please...
Kill me!
Kill me!
Arrived.
Look! Be trucks.
The information was accurate.
Do not say a word.
Only I will speak!
Maybe five years
my studies in English could save our lives.
The Romel is not ready to make
attack, ran out of fuel. Did you know?
True! You think the
fuel blame for this?
Where do I know? Ask him Patton!
I am a simple soldier.
Hey, you, where you are going?
What are you doing here at this hour?
Let me see your papers!
Okay.
Damn, I can not stand,
I want to smoke a cigarette!
Are you crazy?
Do you want to explode?
Alarm!
Germans!
Go!
BERLIN
19 Φεβρουαρίου 1943
In front of Tunisia, the
forces of Marshal Romel attacked...
... to US forces in the region
of Kassel.
The operation was successful.
75 tanks were destroyed.
192 enemies are dead,
and...
Madame Roland, I called you,
but not answered.
Good morning! Can you give
cigarettes, please?
These gentlemen ask you!
You should follow us immediately
at the Police Headquarters.
- I do not understand! Why
- Gestapo! Under arrest, madam!
Can I call Colonel
the SS Jurgens; I?
Yes.
Hello!
What do you want;
Can I talk to Colonel
Jurgens; I'm Mrs. Roland.
One moment, please!
I'm sorry, Madam Ackermann, but the
Colonel does not want to talk to you.
- I beg you!
- I'm sorry.
Listen... You can move
of what I want to say to him?
My husband
not have any responsibility!
And I do not want to happen
nothing wrong!
Sorry Colonel, I'm
Major Roland Manfred.
Looking Gen. von Arnim,
but I can not find him anywhere.
You should go south,
to the oasis Khefren.
Khefren;
Thank you, sir!
Drove as fast as you can.
Is 3 hours until Khefren!
And you can not stop anywhere!
Watch out!
How is it?
Better! The pulses are
normal, fever falls.
- You will probably recover.
- I go to see him!
- Where am I?
- In a hospital!
I found unconscious on the edge
street, in the middle of the desert...
- What happened?
- I do not know...
The boy...
No, no...
ceased to think about!
The danger passed.
All you need is
rest!
I came to bring you this letter.
Is postmarked
Berlin.
Arrived this morning.
The Annelise...
- I can read it to you?
- Please! If you do not mind...
- "Berlin, 5 February..."
- Sorry, what date we have today?
22 of February.
"Beloved, I was glad I had your news.
The radio says that everything is going well..."
"That in Africa reaches to the end.
When you come back, Manfred;"
"I long to see you,
to be together."
"I love you, Manfred."
"Here everything is fine, do not worry.
Seems that this year will come early spring."
"The trees in Burgstrasse
is already green, as you know..."
"In the gardens there are flowers..."
What kind of trees are
in Burgstrasse;
BELIEVE IN GOD
Germans like champagne...
In pigs like champagne...
The Germans are pigs!
Pigs, pigs!
Best downs in bed!
And watch how you talk!
The more attention you say
prostitutes, the more you earn!
Wait!
Come back, hon...
Pig!
"Remember me, Danielle;
I am thinking then..."
"Please, accept this money,
will help you to survive."
"I hope to survive and to find you in your apartment
next Christmas."
"Lieutenant Kurt Zimmer"
What is?
- Jean!
- Help me, chasing the Germans!
He.
- Jean! Why, why did you kill?
- Shut up, or I go to the Gestapo!
VIII HEADQUARTERS ARMY BODY
10 Μαρτίου 1943
Lieutenant Foster!
Sorry, you need to talk to you.
Urgent message from
America from West Point.
Yes.
- John; Are you there? John!
- Father.
I to hear.
Is there a problem?
John, thy brother, Ted,
epesai heroically fighting.
A week ago.
- Died like a hero, John.
- Dad, can you hear me?
Try to appear strong!
- You only have a minute...
- Stop! Let me talk!
Dad, can you hear me?
- I can not listen well, do parasites.
- To appear strong, Dad!
For us, o Ted is still alive!
Always will be!
John, now you're all I have!
Forgive me, my child!
What? I can not hear you!
- I said I'm proud of you, son.
- Dad, I can not hear you...
Sorry, but we lost the radio link.
It was a miracle that we were able to achieve
.
You know what did Clemenceau?
"The war is something too important
to leave to the generals."
Stay with me and you will be in
heart of the action.
The newspapers I do not ask for permissions
photos of the desert, they want action.
You want action? I'll give action.
I was in Metz, in Guadalajara...
always sniff where
was going to happen...
I want some whiskey, beer loathed
made from elephant piss.
Give me whiskey!
Hi, John. I learned today
afternoon for your brother.
I'm sorry, I wish there was something
I could do...
Thanks! But, unfortunately,
no one can do anything...
I've lost a brother in
First World War...
Know poet John Donne;
"No man is an island,
every man is part of a continent"
"When a man get
a huge wave of the sea '
"The entire continent has suffered the loss
"
"Every dead
has taken something from me"
"Because I'm
part of humanity"
"So, you never know
For Whom the Bell Tolls"
"Beats for you!"
LINE MARETH 14 Μαρτίου 1943
Welcome, Lieutenant Wessel,
to your orders!
It is British, two days trying to keep us awake
. Only make noise.
This means that the enemy has no
problem with supplies. Follow me!
- Anything else, sir?
- This is all you have?
- Yes, sir.
- Is impossible.
What thing?
Under these conditions it is impossible to
rejected an enemy attack.
There are warehouses,
tanks, heavy artillery...
- Wait supplies?
- Not at this time, sir!
However, this is the best place
for possible attack from the south.
Under these conditions does not play
role where you will be attacked.
Unless, of course... if you prefer
not fight.
GABES, NORTH AFRICA - GERMAN
HEADQUARTERS STRATIGOU VON ARNIM
15 Μαρτίου 1945
Few minutes ago I got a
message from Berlin.
The Marshal Romel is sick and not
will be with us during the battle.
I have been instructed to
I am chief.
And with your help will
fulfill my duty to the end.
Generals von Arnim, lagging as
to the tanks and planes.
The enemy now controls the
our communication frequencies.
If you want to win
8th Army battalion in the South...
... should place our
troops to head North.
And to prevent possible maneuvers
Americans from sea.
There is no other solution.
Gentlemen, I hope I
can count on you!
General, we are ready!
Attention!
Fire!
Just leave it to me!
Hello? Major Roland, here...
... hostile forces have begun to arrive
for three hours.
The attack of the 8th Battalion
Army began.
- Stop them at all costs!
- What? We need more supplies.
Antitank weapons, firearms and ammunition
...
Tomorrow we arrive in Qafsa.
It will not be difficult to conquer.
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS
STRATIGOU PATTON
17 Μαρτίου 1943
After that, we will try to push
by sea, on two fronts.
Through Guettara and Hammami,
by New Zealanders and French.
If we succeed, we will have
cut the Germans in both!
Leaves no possibility
their escape.
Generals Patton, there are rumors that the
General Montgomery has a secret strategy.
No, Colonel, do not think so.
The Monty will attack under the plan.
By air, initially. Then
with the heavy artillery...
... and finally attacks will
covered by smoke curtain.
I think the Germans will remember
for long...
This time we have something new.
I want to go here a group of tanks.
And to find the back of the Germans...
is a very good idea.
I wonder, how will spend
huge sand sea? Camel?
18 Μαρτίου 1943
Time 12:00
Try there!
Go!
Lieutenant!
From here, sir...
-... Not to get bogged down in the sand.
- We did so many miles!
And so far, sand
did not stop us.
ENGLISH ATCHIGEIO
8th ARMY BATTALION 18 Μαρτίου 1943
You asked to see me, sir...
We are thinking of you assign
a mission of utmost importance...
... and maximum risk.
Over the past couple of days
exert continuous pressure with artillery and air...
-... The coast.
- There will attack?
You need an experienced...
... to strike at the enemy
stocks at that point.
In fact, General
Montgomery plans...
... To attack tomorrow morning
center field of the Germans.
You Captain, together with a group of men...
... should neutralize the minefield
the main defense of the German sector.
- I accept this mission?
- I'm leaving right now, sir!
Thank you, Captain!
Our tanks will begin
tomorrow morning at 07:00.
The soil should be thoroughly cleaned,
is vital.
- Good luck.
- Thank you, sir!
19 Μαρτίου 1943
Time 14:45
Here! There, to the right!
You see something?
- Is it ours?
- I think not!
Fire!
We stuck.
- Soon will dawn.
- There is a free zone on the right.
- We can move on from there.
- Yes, but do not have to show them.
Unless you get out of here
and go backwards.
No need to rush,
think calmly, lady.
We can wait.
I've told you in repetition,
for days...
I have nothing else to say!
We can stay here for months...
... and yet I will not have anything to say
.
How could I admit
something I do not?
How can I admit
categories that have no basis of truth?
Not blame you, just your
asking to collaborate.
You had contacts with many people,
dangerous people, I would say.
With some of them have
keep in touch!
With actors, writers,
foreign writers and artists...
All these persons
is ambiguous and susceptible to betrayal...
And sometimes it
for spies...
One of your friends,
an Englishman, Mr. Morris...
- The Albert;
- Just The Albert!
Are you aware of the
homosexual tendencies?
And what significance does this have?
It! He works for the English
espionage system.
Dear Mrs. Roland,
people like you is immoral...
Carry within your
worm prostitution...
Lies! Why do not you
tell the truth?
If I agreed to be
good with Colonel Jurgens...
... If I accepted his proposals,
if I received the seed of the Aryan race...
... in my uterus, not
not consider it immoral...
But, I can not I am no longer a Jew.
That's it!
I can not be anymore Jewess!
And especially not I
I stand here in front of you...
-... and to hear those categories!
- Enough, my lady!
Do you refuse to see what you are
situation!
Awake! Confess!
I want to help!
Do I am grateful for all the wonderful
nights I spent in theater.
Now, here, you let
this piece of paper...
is a list of names,
read carefully!
And then tell us what you know
for each of them.
You have ten minutes.
If you refuse to cooperate,
will force me...
... to guide you in
concentration camp.
You know what that means!
Ten minutes, lady!
If you take your head out...
... I'll fill it up pencil,
before well - well think about it.
The tanks will start in half an hour.
- What's up, Brown;
- Nothing, Captain, I'm just a cold.
We must do something, otherwise
tanks will explode.
Please, Captain!
Let me try!
It is useless!
After we did not make the night,
is unthinkable to try now.
Another thing heroism
more stupidity, Sarge!
Brown, turned back!
Brown!
It's almost 7:00. I think we have
to put in motion the tanks.
Unit 11 on the right and the Unit 12
in central clearance.
Currently, Captain Scott will
must have eliminated the minefield.
Time 7:45
The English
directed to our minefield!
Earlier we said that another thing
heroism more stupidity...
But now we have no choice.
We must stop these tanks.
Ready?
Go.
Contact the Headquarters!
Move!
Field front is full of mines.
Must deviate to the right.
Forward immediately
and other tanks.
If you avoid the minefield,
we are losers!
Lieutenant Foster,
managed connection!
Here Lieutenant Foster,
I have an urgent message for General Montgomery.
General, your Lieutenant Foster
informs that:
"The turkey freely presses the
feet of the Mississippi Delta!"
Lieutenant Foster, to receive?
The General Montgomery your orders
to immediately go back to the control group.
I will give you instructions on
later with Operation Mississippi.
Received!
Overs!
Prepare bombs and anti-tank
mortars for the tanks!
Run the Italian Administration
region...
... and tell them that they
can not resist for long.
We urgently
battle tanks and heavy artillery.
Ready!
Fire!
Fire!
Ceasefire!
Will return, there should be no illusions
.
We can resist for an hour
or for a day, if we're lucky.
But if aid does not arrive in time
will be carnage!
- Whither is the north?
- Why do you want to go north?
To go to battle,
to there not?
If you are looking where is the battle Simply
follow the sound of shots...
Do not blame me, but
look a little big...
... and the battle for you will
could is dangerous!
- I'm old!
- Maybe you should go back!
- You heard what he said, it is dangerous!
- Scared, my boy?
Perhaps it would be better
to stay at home...
... Watching movies, to help
women, to do charity...
I'm Lt. Schroeberg!
The village has been occupied after a
aerial bombing of the Americans.
We need tanks, send us immediately
part armored.
- Where to find the tanks, Lieutenant?
- You have to find them. Immediately!
- What's new?
- Not many things, sir.
According to recent reports, the situa-
situation seems to be very confusing.
The Allies continued the attack...
... but is very strong the resistance
Germans.
Especially in the Mareth Line.
But, probably a few hours...
- Frank!
- Lord!
I suppose you do not know anything
for John, right?
No, nothing, General! We have thousands
people there, you know...
Of course, I understand,
thank you.
No one comes to help us, damn it!
They left us to die like rats.
The Radiocommunications not work, nor
phone can not be contacted...
- What do you expect? Open fire!
- Needless! We have no ammunition.
Urgent! For all units
armored...
must move immediately
in 20-B...
The British armored formations
penetrated the positions of the 22nd Battalion.
I do not care if you are tired!
If you stop now, you do
to vomit blood for a week!
Promised that Monty will get the
Hammamat in two days, and will not stop!
Clearly?
General, the Lieutenant Foster
has a message for you from the English headquarters.
In waited...
The General Montgomery instructed me to
inform you that the recognition group...
... Found a path to
desert, west of Matmata.
The British and NZ
troops occupy the enemy lines.
Thank you, Lieutenant, but Monty told me
already are, for six hours, by radio.
One moment, Lieutenant Foster.
Once the Monty wants
use messenger...
... Not right to
come here for no reason!
Tell him from me that the day after tomorrow I will
in Hammamat. Consistent as always!
But he should not go to
Gabes next five days.
Okay? Go now,
Lieutenant! Good luck!
- Come, my son, go!
- What do you mean "go"? Where?
Where there is action,
here nothing happens...
You seem very inconsiderate,
try to get killed?
What happens, my son, be afraid?
You think I'm too old for war...
The truth is that you
're too small!
Well, see you!
The 4th day battle in Tunisia ended
with the advance of the Allies...
... after a violent attack of armored.
first captured Hammamat
by General Patton...
... and the success continued
in Matmata, from Frankie Maneuver.
So the enemy was forced to retreat
from the front, and...
In a few days Dad
will return to England?
Mom, because you and Dad
decided to split?
Baby, some things
is difficult to explain.
But now that Michael is gone, will
able again to love your dad...
If the father returns home
to us, will you tell him to stay?
- Do you want this, sweetheart, do not you want?
- Yes, and he wants, I'm sure!
This is no time to talk about it.
What is important is your father
to return home safely and soon.
Can you tell me where is
Headquarters?
I do not know, sir! Why not try
to find Piccadilly Circus;
Kill me!
Please...
Shoot me!
For the German Reich, the brave
officers, for the win!
For women from Paris,
that is more chic! So do not you say?
Yes, my Captain!
You know very well french!
Well done, my Captain!
I'm sick of the German beer,
bring us champagne!
You know there is not any!
No champagne, no
would say hooray German Reich!
- Here, drink beer!
- Not anymore I like your beer!
Administration Gestapo there? Done
attack on street bar de la Croix.
Why the did?
Denounced by Jean that "picking"
home of men of SS.
She was denounced, and had
be killed like a dog.
You know what I say?
A prostitute less!
Captain, I am very
I find you!
Hello, Foster, and you
walking in the sand?
I have a mission to perform, sir.
I have a message from General
Patton for General Montgomery.
The Monty directed to Guadacarizzi.
Is thither among the hills.
You can, if you want to cover the difference
ago by General von Arnim.
I'm leaving right away, sir!
Do not rush!
The battle was won! Calm down!
Do you have any water?
- This was your first battle?
- Yes, Captain, first.
I'll give you something, a
keepsake. Look.
I found it hanging on the neck
of a dead German Major.
I almost I hit him with my
tanks. The poor guy!
It's funny, and my father
have one, just the same as this.
But, one writes: "God is with us!"
If I remember correctly...
You see, that's fate!
See you, Foster! Good luck!
- Cursed!
- Come on, we have no time to lose!
What is the problem?
Do you, by chance, you
run out of fuel?
I have a mandate to get to Headquarters
before the completion of the battle!
No need to fret!
- How old are you, Lieutenant?
- 22.
22, you're still a child! Unfortunately, you will see
and other wars and battles.
Enjoy life!
Okay?
- Captain!
- Yes, I'm coming!
LOS ANGELES
30 March 1943
General, we have new
from Africa.
Your son, John, completed
honorably his first battle.
Promoted through Decree
of General Patton.
Thank you, Lord!
Thanks, Frank, these
is really good news!
Thank you!
OLYMPIC GAMES BERLIN, 1936
Even the church
indicates that...
... and hereditary diseases
not be treated with leniency...
... And how often should I
resort to sterilization.
So the rule
forced to pay huge sums...
... Including support
in the nation's hereditary disease...
... since it is bound to prevent
the perpetuation...
... and protect millions of healthy people...
... The danger of
maintain a minority artificial.
Do not worry, my dear,
're beautiful.
Sorry.
Good afternoon, Professor O' Hara!
Lieutenant Roland.
- My woman, Rosalind.
- You here for the Olympics?
No, I'm here to make sure
that Sean will not drink much whiskey.
- You could hurt him, do not you think?
- I have not touched the bottle for about a year...
- We will enjoy two fingers of whiskey?
- Of course, Professor!
- My fiancée, the Lisa.
- Sorry, my English is not very good.
The final match was
handsome, right?
- Strategies Foster!
- Good afternoon, Lieutenant!
Sorry! Let me
I bring a guest!
It is an honor to have with us
Mrs. Ackermann.
Know between you?
Everyone knows the Annelise Ackermann,
the most famous German actress.
Who would have thought that a small
rain and a taxi that never comes...
... will lead to our acquaintance!
Just as happens in the movies...
The General, kindly took me to
car and invited me to dinner.
None German would have conducted
so kindly to me...
Sometimes it's annoying to
to be considered a famous movie star...
- Forgive me if I did something indecent!
- To forgive you? Why
Must thank you!
Can we sit?
I do not think that Hitler could
deliberately cause an international crisis.
It takes longer for a war,
not only refuse to shake hands with a black.
Unfortunately, not everyone believes the British
whatever Professor O' Hara.
I assure you that the Führer
not intend to start a war.
It was just a demonstrative gesture
for National Minorities...
... or, rather, racial minorities,
for example the Jews!
What great music!
It's my favorite song!
Gentlemen, Professor O' Hara,
strategies Foster...
A small memento of their
Olympic Games as a sign of friendship.
Sorry if exaggerate rhetorically,
but I want to emphasize that for me is a double pleasure...
As an official member of the Olympic Committee
I come in contact with you, you are representatives of your countries...
... And above all, the pleasure is great due
and our personal acquaintance.
GOD IS WITH US
I have the same views, only
I am not a good speaker.
BELIEVE IN GOD
You can express my feelings
better than I could do it myself.
Those who argue that the military
lack of imagination, could be right, right?
I hope that we will meet
again in four years!
For our friendship, gentlemen!
And Peace!
LOS ANGELES
Μάιος 1942
Hi, Dad!
I came back early.
Instead, you got back sooner!
- Will be gone all week.
- Yes, it's true!
Two of the boys were forced to return earlier
...
So we shot all
two days earlier.
- Why are you in uniform?
- I was on duty.
I return to West Point, with
need, many are already in front.
- I'm leaving next week.
- The next week? So soon?
John, I was at university.
The Dean of the Faculty wanted to talk to me,
told me that you failed two tests,
If you did not have many absences could you
recovery, but most probably not feasible.
Why did not you say anything?
Do not you think you owe some explanation?
I think your behavior affects
our family traditions.
Now you have no other choice:
or go to another school or gets a job.
Do not let go, resume!
Front? Hey, Ted!
How are you, my son?
Really?
This is good news!
I'm proud of you!
What?
Did you get my letter?
Place the Queen on line 4.
I will send my answer
a few days.
The John; It is well, it is next to me...
He was here a moment ago...
not to expect...
As you can see, I found a job,
I leave tomorrow on the front.
William, prepared something for John!
- It is strange how things are going...
- What do you mean?
My father did not want to choose
military career.
Wanted to work in our family
business, founded by father...
wanted Ted to follow my steps,
as is natural for a father...
And now I'm proud
yesterday I learned that he was promoted.
But, you're different,
not do for the Army, John.
I am disappointed not
continues at university.
No matter, whatever it
if I do, I disappoint you, why?
Sorry, I did not want to hurt you.
Will do it, I'm sure,
do not forget the family motto.
"Do not look back!"
I know!
Right!
"Do not look back!"
BERLIN
Οκτώβριος 1942
And other fans?
No! Nobody knows
I live here, I bought them!
It is the only luxury that can not afford
my finances.
I have a surprise.
No, no! Do not look!
It seems like yesterday, rain, or taxi for comp,
, the restaurant, you... Thank you!
There seems to have spent six years...
Has made the name of the American
General who introduced us?
Foster, General Foster,
from West Point.
How could I forget his name?
Without him I will not know.
Are you happy that we got married?
Is the best
has happened in my life.
I can not hear it...
This horrible war...
How will you keep
hide in this place?
Why not leave, as
even possible?
Why? You know why this is
your country, you're German.
And you're German,
but you are also a Jew...
Perhaps it would be better to leave, but then you will
suffered will not fight for your country.
And then I hated myself for it.
- But this I did not. I love you.
- Please...
Do not say anything...
No one is going to find me
in this old hotel.
Soon the war will
finished, we all say!
And then you come back, and
will be together again.
ISLAND CRETE
Οκτώβριος 1942
The two funnels are here
if we're lucky, it will surprise them.
It should be possible for
landing until 23:00.
Once ashore we will return.
Meanwhile we will destroy the
Radio Station located one mile away.
Whatever happens, the submarine
has gone to 23:30.
Even if one of us...
Even if one of us
will not return to the ship.
This blasted Radio
monitor all naval traffic...
... between Crete and
African coast.
Currently, the 8th Army Battalion
supplied with the necessary equipment.
- It's all clear?
- Yes.
We're leaving in a few minutes.
Let's get ready!
- The weapons on board, Captain!
- Meeting at point B!
23:30.
Ready for diving.
Down!
This brandy is crap!
Snaps better.
Alarm!
Wilson!
Wilson;
Give signal for landing!
Down!
Attention!
Ready!
Fire!
It is useless!
We can not do anything about them.
It was just a battle.
Let's go on board.
- The General Whitmore;
- Is in his office is busy!
You can not pass!
- Whitmore, finally found you.
- Professor O' Hara!
I tried to find you in
phone all week...
... But a stupid old cow
constantly telling me you were busy.
- I tried to stop him...
- No problem, Sergeant.
Mr. O' Hara and I are old friends.
- Do you know the sergeant Anne Moffit!
- How are you, Miss Moffit;
Sergeant Moffit, and I think I'm stupid
old cow that you mentioned!
- Really, I said cow?
- The Many words are poverty....
Professor O' Hara
that you see was one...
... of the best martial
correspondents in the world.
- What do you mean it? I still am!
- This is no time for jokes, O' Hara!
If I remember correctly,
started with Roberts in Afghanistan?
In Wellington, at Waterloo,
but it does not change anything!
- Not to need another, Sergeant!
- Yes, sir!
What can I do for you?
I want to go to the front in Africa
and I need your permission!
You're a little big
for such games?
Why not let them
for most people?
I want to see the ruins of Carthage before
die, before they destroy what's left!
You should not be so romantic.
I'm not romantic, just think
the lessons of history.
BERLIN
Νοέμβριος 1942
Very kind of you to send me
these flowers.
I know it is very difficult
to find these days.
In an actress of your value, Mrs. Ackermann,
should offer beautiful flowers.
My name is Mrs. Roland,
Col. Jurgens.
Yes, I had forgotten! Are you married
one of the bravest officers...
..., now in the Balkans.
In the car indicate that
keep in mind to do...
... A charity show
for soldiers.
I feel very flattered and very grateful!
You know that I have to go up on stage
for about three years?
Yes, of course... the show! I think we will
have enough time to talk about that later.
But now I want to talk about something else.
- A little wine?
- Thanks!
I recently received a letter
concerning you.
You are a Jew, my lady, that
half from your father.
Finally, the steak!
Take a little apple sauce is excellent!
It is a privilege to be born
Aryan or a curse to be born a Jew?
- What are you going to do with me?
- Annelise...
May I call you with
your Christian name, right?
It is difficult to keep secret
racial your identity!
The fact that married
officer Roland does not help much.
- Major!
- Excuse me, Major!
What is important is that your husband is not
member of the Nazi party... or am I doing wrong?
Any other woman would have
revealed. The understand?
But I had always had a weakness for you,
Annelise, you always admired as an actress...
... as a woman!
If you want, I can help!
Not asking much...
Just be good to me...
Think that is too large
the price?
No, Colonel...
- It's a very decent price for the...
- Okay, then let's drink to it! What do you say?
GREECE
November 1942
- Attack anyway?
- Yes.
Now!
Come!
Get out!
Peace!
Thank God everything went well.
You're free again.
Run, this trap!
Is trap!
- Peace...
- Let's go!
Who are you? Name and extent
please! Who are you?
Lieutenant William McShane,
from New Zealand.
And your friend here?
- Who are they?
- Three prisoners.
One is English, the other is
New Zealander officer and the third...
... do not know, no papers.
- What are you waiting for? Kill him!
- Rather it is a simple soldier.
You should not have scruples,
listen to that I say!
Also, you can see it in his face
, is a bromo-Greek!
Kill him, Major, now
immediately, we have to go!
It is not safe to remain
between such the mountains in the night.
This man is not a prisoner,
get him to run first!
Let him live, otherwise
kill me!
Listen, I want you to pour out your life, but
I need your help, you know?
Say that you are an Englishman, and
will be enough!
No! I am a Greek!
As you wish!
I'm sorry!
Squads,
receive posts!
Pickoff!
Fire!
Is Mimmo Parnat, the greatest actor
Greek tragedy.
This is the first that comes to Berlin.
For a long time I wanted to see him on stage!
- We can get the corpse?
- Yes. Of course!
Le Havre, France
Christmas 1942
- You hungry?
- No, thank you!
At least drink a drink!
Do not buy you these.
Listen, this is not a place for you
. Go home!
To do what?
No waiting.
Let's drink!
For Christmas!
For the last Christmas that
the stinking grim war!
Well, nobody would drink
for these Christmas? Well?
Okay, let's drink for this Christmas!
And for war!
Even if you still need five Christmas
to war in order to defeat Germany.
And be careful where you step!
- Scared? What's your name?
- Danielle.
You want to stay with me
until tomorrow? Please!
May never meet again,
expect movement command in front.
Sorry, one moment!
Have to wait for a moment!
I have called to dinner,
why not accepted?
... Embarrassed in front of so many people...
I did not want to think that...
It's your first time, right?
Why are you doing?
Until tomorrow, I have to pay the rent.
If I do not, I would be kicked out.
I have nowhere to go.
So, it would be better to start with you!
I understand!
Please do not go!
I'll be good, you see, like the others!
Better than the other! Please!
You really need the money, right?
I'm going to get ready.
Who is in the picture?
Your brother?
My husband died a month ago.
Killed in Sudan...
by the Germans.
Why do not you open the champagne?
Dying... to drink something!
Plymouth, England
Christmas 1942
- Give me red, yours is green.
- Children do not cry, please!
- Forgive us, mother!
- Come, let them, Christmas is!
- You're a little melancholy, Sybilla, or am I doing wrong?
- Yes, a little.
Wait until the last
seconds to get the phone...
No, this time will come, the
promised, sent a telegram.
That's it!
- Dad, Dad, you came!
- Merry Christmas, kids!
Little will get wet!
My God, how you grew up, you will not recognize
next time!
Let's go in!
- How are you, Martin;
- Good evening!
- Merry Christmas, Sybilla.
- From here Micheal.
Please, feel like home.
I'm going to make tea.
- You want?
- Yes, thanks.
I hope not to bother you, but I longed
see them.
They can see how
longed to see you!
Go near the fire.
You know, girls, your dad
is a real forgetful!
I'm really sorry, but I forgot
all your gifts on the train.
Okay, Dad, never mind!
Our gift is that you
us!
How long will you, Dad?
We promised, remember?
And I will keep my promise!
A week! Happy?
But, you have to promise me something too!
Be good to your mom when I leave!
- Okay?
- Okay...
Okay...
But not...
You can not be with you again
mom, instead of being with Michael;
- Are you or are not you big girl?
- Sometimes I say no, others say yes!
I thought you might like to go for dinner
, but you can go alone!
Girls, will take you to most restaurants
Plymouth.
As if you two princesses!
Come, let's go!
I hope not for me.
I gave the number in case...
is for you, Captain!
Hello?
Yes, sir!
I understand, Colonel.
Hello!
Sorry!
Do you know how sorry!
Try to be strong. Unfortunately,
Your dad must leave immediately.
By sending in Africa,
the 8th Army Battalion.
NORMANDY, FRANCE
End December 1942
Well, Foster, to call me? He ordered your father
to go and live the adventure?
And the great Foster stayed home!
My mother was French,
for that I speak French perfectly.
Are you satisfied?
Okay, men, be careful!
The area below us is full of dangers!
Look, are recent,
taken two days ago.
The work will be
when the train enters the tunnel.
Are you sure it's the right train?
Course!
Look at the picture!
Length is 30 meters,
and has a range of 20 miles.
The train should be blown up,
before exiting through the tunnel!
It is impossible to enter the tunnel, retain it
Seta day and night. In both entrances!
Our informant working in central
Administration of Germans of Saint Nazaire.
He says the train will soon start.
When you are to leave the Ango,
we will take action.
It is very important to know when
just going to leave the train.
This is your job, Foster!
And your own Legers!
"Do not look back!"
- You said something, Foster;
- No, sir!
Lieutenant Zimmer, your application is for moving
forehead, Africa was accepted!
Tomorrow will embark on
armored train.
You go north, in Saint Nazaire.
Do you have a question?
- No, Major!
- Be careful!
There is a possibility that
partisans to attack the train.
- No one will be close to our site!
- Wonderful, Zimmer! Good luck!
- Lieutenant!
- Yes?
What did you do before you recruit?
I was a student.
Was studying electrical engineering.
Engineer!
You look very ambitious!
My only ambition is to serve
Germany and the Reich!
The train is in the station, the load
ammunition all afternoon.
- Seems to be ready to start.
- Stay alert!
Okay, men, it's time to
take the bull by the horns!
- Cigarette?
- No, thanks. I do not smoke.
- Athlete! I guess right?
- Baseball!
I was champion with
group of college.
- It was the only thing I was good!
- I was playing baseball.
Do you remember those nights before a
important race can not sleep?
Here you have the same feeling! Tomorrow
fight is important for you, the first one.
I know, but I am not afraid! I know what
I do, and I will! I am sure!
Try to get some sleep!
Hello? Hello?
Here White Star.
- "The goose go for a swim." Overs!
- Received! Tell the Colonel.
Okay!
- The train just left.
- Is ready your weapons?
Yes, sir!
- You will find me one miles north of Casselo.
- OK!
Yes, immediately.
Check the switch No. 2
train arrives.
I told you, just go!
I told you, just go!
Yes, I heard!
Hurry, we only have a few minutes.
Yes, yes, very good...
Yes...
Yes, Rosenheim...
Partisans!
Stop the train!
Are you okay, Lieutenant?
West Point, NY
5 Ιανουαρίου 1943
Once arrived, sir.
Dear Dad, I am sorry not
I could write to you in time...
... to wish you Merry Christmas
!
getting ready to leave for the North
Africa, with General Alexander.
So far I have not succeeded
almost anything with trains...
... must be solved
a whole lot of trouble...
I hope I can send you more news
me in the future!
Happy New Year, Daddy!
Give greetings to Ted, when you see him.
Yours, John!
PS .: I hope you learn
glad that I have been promoted to lieutenant!
Frank;
Know something about the problems
with trains in the UK?
- Trains, sir?
- I do not hear well, Frank; With trains!
No, I know nothing, sir.
Find my General Marshal,
I want to talk to him.
Immediately, sir!
In late 1942, strong
US troops landed in North Africa...
... and thrown by
courage in war.
On January 23, 1943, the Army
of Romel leaving Tripoli...
... and withdrawn
to the Tunisian border.
The Germans immediately
organize a defense system...
... and activate again
the old line of Mareth.
The 8th Battalion Army
of General Montgomery...
...
prepares for the final battle...
.. . while troops of General
Patton attacking from the west...
... in the German-Italian forces in Tunisia
.
NORTH AFRICA,
Ιανουάριος 1943
It is better to put
little gasoline?
Is your first trip to the desert
, Captain? When did you come?
Landed in Tripoli two days ago.
Why the rush?
It would be wiser to wait
an organized convoy.
I got a mandate to reach as
quickly becoming the 12th Division.
Definitely saw us.
Come on, faster!
The machine gun, quickly!
Come on, faster!
Faster!
Bravo, you were very good, Sergeant!
Now let's go to the nearest hospital!
I need to talk to Colonel Hepworth.
Is urgent! You know where I can find him?
- Sorry, but I'm new here.
- Sorry, Captain Scott, whom do I ask?
- Ask him, Kensington!
- Thanks!
You are a bunch of ignorant, incompetent!
What you!
The war in the desert requires
a particular regular...
- Who is this?
- A war correspondent.
Open any history book! Study
campaigns of Hannibal, Caesar...
Especially the Punic War!
What do you know about the defense into a
limited piece of land?
- I almost anything, now I came.
- What is your name?
Captain Martin Scott.
For you Martin!
- John Foster.
- Foster! I once met someone Foster.
A strategic! I can say that it was very rare
man. Did you have any money?
- Actually, sir, is my father.
- Good to know.
Look there! Stop it!
See if it's alive!
Please kill me...
Kill me, please...
Kill me!
Kill me!
Arrived.
Look! Be trucks.
The information was accurate.
Do not say a word.
Only I will speak!
Maybe five years
my studies in English could save our lives.
The Romel is not ready to make
attack, ran out of fuel. Did you know?
True! You think the
fuel blame for this?
Where do I know? Ask him Patton!
I am a simple soldier.
Hey, you, where you are going?
What are you doing here at this hour?
Let me see your papers!
Okay.
Damn, I can not stand,
I want to smoke a cigarette!
Are you crazy?
Do you want to explode?
Alarm!
Germans!
Go!
BERLIN
19 Φεβρουαρίου 1943
In front of Tunisia, the
forces of Marshal Romel attacked...
... to US forces in the region
of Kassel.
The operation was successful.
75 tanks were destroyed.
192 enemies are dead,
and...
Madame Roland, I called you,
but not answered.
Good morning! Can you give
cigarettes, please?
These gentlemen ask you!
You should follow us immediately
at the Police Headquarters.
- I do not understand! Why
- Gestapo! Under arrest, madam!
Can I call Colonel
the SS Jurgens; I?
Yes.
Hello!
What do you want;
Can I talk to Colonel
Jurgens; I'm Mrs. Roland.
One moment, please!
I'm sorry, Madam Ackermann, but the
Colonel does not want to talk to you.
- I beg you!
- I'm sorry.
Listen... You can move
of what I want to say to him?
My husband
not have any responsibility!
And I do not want to happen
nothing wrong!
Sorry Colonel, I'm
Major Roland Manfred.
Looking Gen. von Arnim,
but I can not find him anywhere.
You should go south,
to the oasis Khefren.
Khefren;
Thank you, sir!
Drove as fast as you can.
Is 3 hours until Khefren!
And you can not stop anywhere!
Watch out!
How is it?
Better! The pulses are
normal, fever falls.
- You will probably recover.
- I go to see him!
- Where am I?
- In a hospital!
I found unconscious on the edge
street, in the middle of the desert...
- What happened?
- I do not know...
The boy...
No, no...
ceased to think about!
The danger passed.
All you need is
rest!
I came to bring you this letter.
Is postmarked
Berlin.
Arrived this morning.
The Annelise...
- I can read it to you?
- Please! If you do not mind...
- "Berlin, 5 February..."
- Sorry, what date we have today?
22 of February.
"Beloved, I was glad I had your news.
The radio says that everything is going well..."
"That in Africa reaches to the end.
When you come back, Manfred;"
"I long to see you,
to be together."
"I love you, Manfred."
"Here everything is fine, do not worry.
Seems that this year will come early spring."
"The trees in Burgstrasse
is already green, as you know..."
"In the gardens there are flowers..."
What kind of trees are
in Burgstrasse;
BELIEVE IN GOD
Germans like champagne...
In pigs like champagne...
The Germans are pigs!
Pigs, pigs!
Best downs in bed!
And watch how you talk!
The more attention you say
prostitutes, the more you earn!
Wait!
Come back, hon...
Pig!
"Remember me, Danielle;
I am thinking then..."
"Please, accept this money,
will help you to survive."
"I hope to survive and to find you in your apartment
next Christmas."
"Lieutenant Kurt Zimmer"
What is?
- Jean!
- Help me, chasing the Germans!
He.
- Jean! Why, why did you kill?
- Shut up, or I go to the Gestapo!
VIII HEADQUARTERS ARMY BODY
10 Μαρτίου 1943
Lieutenant Foster!
Sorry, you need to talk to you.
Urgent message from
America from West Point.
Yes.
- John; Are you there? John!
- Father.
I to hear.
Is there a problem?
John, thy brother, Ted,
epesai heroically fighting.
A week ago.
- Died like a hero, John.
- Dad, can you hear me?
Try to appear strong!
- You only have a minute...
- Stop! Let me talk!
Dad, can you hear me?
- I can not listen well, do parasites.
- To appear strong, Dad!
For us, o Ted is still alive!
Always will be!
John, now you're all I have!
Forgive me, my child!
What? I can not hear you!
- I said I'm proud of you, son.
- Dad, I can not hear you...
Sorry, but we lost the radio link.
It was a miracle that we were able to achieve
.
You know what did Clemenceau?
"The war is something too important
to leave to the generals."
Stay with me and you will be in
heart of the action.
The newspapers I do not ask for permissions
photos of the desert, they want action.
You want action? I'll give action.
I was in Metz, in Guadalajara...
always sniff where
was going to happen...
I want some whiskey, beer loathed
made from elephant piss.
Give me whiskey!
Hi, John. I learned today
afternoon for your brother.
I'm sorry, I wish there was something
I could do...
Thanks! But, unfortunately,
no one can do anything...
I've lost a brother in
First World War...
Know poet John Donne;
"No man is an island,
every man is part of a continent"
"When a man get
a huge wave of the sea '
"The entire continent has suffered the loss
"
"Every dead
has taken something from me"
"Because I'm
part of humanity"
"So, you never know
For Whom the Bell Tolls"
"Beats for you!"
LINE MARETH 14 Μαρτίου 1943
Welcome, Lieutenant Wessel,
to your orders!
It is British, two days trying to keep us awake
. Only make noise.
This means that the enemy has no
problem with supplies. Follow me!
- Anything else, sir?
- This is all you have?
- Yes, sir.
- Is impossible.
What thing?
Under these conditions it is impossible to
rejected an enemy attack.
There are warehouses,
tanks, heavy artillery...
- Wait supplies?
- Not at this time, sir!
However, this is the best place
for possible attack from the south.
Under these conditions does not play
role where you will be attacked.
Unless, of course... if you prefer
not fight.
GABES, NORTH AFRICA - GERMAN
HEADQUARTERS STRATIGOU VON ARNIM
15 Μαρτίου 1945
Few minutes ago I got a
message from Berlin.
The Marshal Romel is sick and not
will be with us during the battle.
I have been instructed to
I am chief.
And with your help will
fulfill my duty to the end.
Generals von Arnim, lagging as
to the tanks and planes.
The enemy now controls the
our communication frequencies.
If you want to win
8th Army battalion in the South...
... should place our
troops to head North.
And to prevent possible maneuvers
Americans from sea.
There is no other solution.
Gentlemen, I hope I
can count on you!
General, we are ready!
Attention!
Fire!
Just leave it to me!
Hello? Major Roland, here...
... hostile forces have begun to arrive
for three hours.
The attack of the 8th Battalion
Army began.
- Stop them at all costs!
- What? We need more supplies.
Antitank weapons, firearms and ammunition
...
Tomorrow we arrive in Qafsa.
It will not be difficult to conquer.
AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS
STRATIGOU PATTON
17 Μαρτίου 1943
After that, we will try to push
by sea, on two fronts.
Through Guettara and Hammami,
by New Zealanders and French.
If we succeed, we will have
cut the Germans in both!
Leaves no possibility
their escape.
Generals Patton, there are rumors that the
General Montgomery has a secret strategy.
No, Colonel, do not think so.
The Monty will attack under the plan.
By air, initially. Then
with the heavy artillery...
... and finally attacks will
covered by smoke curtain.
I think the Germans will remember
for long...
This time we have something new.
I want to go here a group of tanks.
And to find the back of the Germans...
is a very good idea.
I wonder, how will spend
huge sand sea? Camel?
18 Μαρτίου 1943
Time 12:00
Try there!
Go!
Lieutenant!
From here, sir...
-... Not to get bogged down in the sand.
- We did so many miles!
And so far, sand
did not stop us.
ENGLISH ATCHIGEIO
8th ARMY BATTALION 18 Μαρτίου 1943
You asked to see me, sir...
We are thinking of you assign
a mission of utmost importance...
... and maximum risk.
Over the past couple of days
exert continuous pressure with artillery and air...
-... The coast.
- There will attack?
You need an experienced...
... to strike at the enemy
stocks at that point.
In fact, General
Montgomery plans...
... To attack tomorrow morning
center field of the Germans.
You Captain, together with a group of men...
... should neutralize the minefield
the main defense of the German sector.
- I accept this mission?
- I'm leaving right now, sir!
Thank you, Captain!
Our tanks will begin
tomorrow morning at 07:00.
The soil should be thoroughly cleaned,
is vital.
- Good luck.
- Thank you, sir!
19 Μαρτίου 1943
Time 14:45
Here! There, to the right!
You see something?
- Is it ours?
- I think not!
Fire!
We stuck.
- Soon will dawn.
- There is a free zone on the right.
- We can move on from there.
- Yes, but do not have to show them.
Unless you get out of here
and go backwards.
No need to rush,
think calmly, lady.
We can wait.
I've told you in repetition,
for days...
I have nothing else to say!
We can stay here for months...
... and yet I will not have anything to say
.
How could I admit
something I do not?
How can I admit
categories that have no basis of truth?
Not blame you, just your
asking to collaborate.
You had contacts with many people,
dangerous people, I would say.
With some of them have
keep in touch!
With actors, writers,
foreign writers and artists...
All these persons
is ambiguous and susceptible to betrayal...
And sometimes it
for spies...
One of your friends,
an Englishman, Mr. Morris...
- The Albert;
- Just The Albert!
Are you aware of the
homosexual tendencies?
And what significance does this have?
It! He works for the English
espionage system.
Dear Mrs. Roland,
people like you is immoral...
Carry within your
worm prostitution...
Lies! Why do not you
tell the truth?
If I agreed to be
good with Colonel Jurgens...
... If I accepted his proposals,
if I received the seed of the Aryan race...
... in my uterus, not
not consider it immoral...
But, I can not I am no longer a Jew.
That's it!
I can not be anymore Jewess!
And especially not I
I stand here in front of you...
-... and to hear those categories!
- Enough, my lady!
Do you refuse to see what you are
situation!
Awake! Confess!
I want to help!
Do I am grateful for all the wonderful
nights I spent in theater.
Now, here, you let
this piece of paper...
is a list of names,
read carefully!
And then tell us what you know
for each of them.
You have ten minutes.
If you refuse to cooperate,
will force me...
... to guide you in
concentration camp.
You know what that means!
Ten minutes, lady!
If you take your head out...
... I'll fill it up pencil,
before well - well think about it.
The tanks will start in half an hour.
- What's up, Brown;
- Nothing, Captain, I'm just a cold.
We must do something, otherwise
tanks will explode.
Please, Captain!
Let me try!
It is useless!
After we did not make the night,
is unthinkable to try now.
Another thing heroism
more stupidity, Sarge!
Brown, turned back!
Brown!
It's almost 7:00. I think we have
to put in motion the tanks.
Unit 11 on the right and the Unit 12
in central clearance.
Currently, Captain Scott will
must have eliminated the minefield.
Time 7:45
The English
directed to our minefield!
Earlier we said that another thing
heroism more stupidity...
But now we have no choice.
We must stop these tanks.
Ready?
Go.
Contact the Headquarters!
Move!
Field front is full of mines.
Must deviate to the right.
Forward immediately
and other tanks.
If you avoid the minefield,
we are losers!
Lieutenant Foster,
managed connection!
Here Lieutenant Foster,
I have an urgent message for General Montgomery.
General, your Lieutenant Foster
informs that:
"The turkey freely presses the
feet of the Mississippi Delta!"
Lieutenant Foster, to receive?
The General Montgomery your orders
to immediately go back to the control group.
I will give you instructions on
later with Operation Mississippi.
Received!
Overs!
Prepare bombs and anti-tank
mortars for the tanks!
Run the Italian Administration
region...
... and tell them that they
can not resist for long.
We urgently
battle tanks and heavy artillery.
Ready!
Fire!
Fire!
Ceasefire!
Will return, there should be no illusions
.
We can resist for an hour
or for a day, if we're lucky.
But if aid does not arrive in time
will be carnage!
- Whither is the north?
- Why do you want to go north?
To go to battle,
to there not?
If you are looking where is the battle Simply
follow the sound of shots...
Do not blame me, but
look a little big...
... and the battle for you will
could is dangerous!
- I'm old!
- Maybe you should go back!
- You heard what he said, it is dangerous!
- Scared, my boy?
Perhaps it would be better
to stay at home...
... Watching movies, to help
women, to do charity...
I'm Lt. Schroeberg!
The village has been occupied after a
aerial bombing of the Americans.
We need tanks, send us immediately
part armored.
- Where to find the tanks, Lieutenant?
- You have to find them. Immediately!
- What's new?
- Not many things, sir.
According to recent reports, the situa-
situation seems to be very confusing.
The Allies continued the attack...
... but is very strong the resistance
Germans.
Especially in the Mareth Line.
But, probably a few hours...
- Frank!
- Lord!
I suppose you do not know anything
for John, right?
No, nothing, General! We have thousands
people there, you know...
Of course, I understand,
thank you.
No one comes to help us, damn it!
They left us to die like rats.
The Radiocommunications not work, nor
phone can not be contacted...
- What do you expect? Open fire!
- Needless! We have no ammunition.
Urgent! For all units
armored...
must move immediately
in 20-B...
The British armored formations
penetrated the positions of the 22nd Battalion.
I do not care if you are tired!
If you stop now, you do
to vomit blood for a week!
Promised that Monty will get the
Hammamat in two days, and will not stop!
Clearly?
General, the Lieutenant Foster
has a message for you from the English headquarters.
In waited...
The General Montgomery instructed me to
inform you that the recognition group...
... Found a path to
desert, west of Matmata.
The British and NZ
troops occupy the enemy lines.
Thank you, Lieutenant, but Monty told me
already are, for six hours, by radio.
One moment, Lieutenant Foster.
Once the Monty wants
use messenger...
... Not right to
come here for no reason!
Tell him from me that the day after tomorrow I will
in Hammamat. Consistent as always!
But he should not go to
Gabes next five days.
Okay? Go now,
Lieutenant! Good luck!
- Come, my son, go!
- What do you mean "go"? Where?
Where there is action,
here nothing happens...
You seem very inconsiderate,
try to get killed?
What happens, my son, be afraid?
You think I'm too old for war...
The truth is that you
're too small!
Well, see you!
The 4th day battle in Tunisia ended
with the advance of the Allies...
... after a violent attack of armored.
first captured Hammamat
by General Patton...
... and the success continued
in Matmata, from Frankie Maneuver.
So the enemy was forced to retreat
from the front, and...
In a few days Dad
will return to England?
Mom, because you and Dad
decided to split?
Baby, some things
is difficult to explain.
But now that Michael is gone, will
able again to love your dad...
If the father returns home
to us, will you tell him to stay?
- Do you want this, sweetheart, do not you want?
- Yes, and he wants, I'm sure!
This is no time to talk about it.
What is important is your father
to return home safely and soon.
Can you tell me where is
Headquarters?
I do not know, sir! Why not try
to find Piccadilly Circus;
Kill me!
Please...
Shoot me!
For the German Reich, the brave
officers, for the win!
For women from Paris,
that is more chic! So do not you say?
Yes, my Captain!
You know very well french!
Well done, my Captain!
I'm sick of the German beer,
bring us champagne!
You know there is not any!
No champagne, no
would say hooray German Reich!
- Here, drink beer!
- Not anymore I like your beer!
Administration Gestapo there? Done
attack on street bar de la Croix.
Why the did?
Denounced by Jean that "picking"
home of men of SS.
She was denounced, and had
be killed like a dog.
You know what I say?
A prostitute less!
Captain, I am very
I find you!
Hello, Foster, and you
walking in the sand?
I have a mission to perform, sir.
I have a message from General
Patton for General Montgomery.
The Monty directed to Guadacarizzi.
Is thither among the hills.
You can, if you want to cover the difference
ago by General von Arnim.
I'm leaving right away, sir!
Do not rush!
The battle was won! Calm down!
Do you have any water?
- This was your first battle?
- Yes, Captain, first.
I'll give you something, a
keepsake. Look.
I found it hanging on the neck
of a dead German Major.
I almost I hit him with my
tanks. The poor guy!
It's funny, and my father
have one, just the same as this.
But, one writes: "God is with us!"
If I remember correctly...
You see, that's fate!
See you, Foster! Good luck!
- Cursed!
- Come on, we have no time to lose!
What is the problem?
Do you, by chance, you
run out of fuel?
I have a mandate to get to Headquarters
before the completion of the battle!
No need to fret!
- How old are you, Lieutenant?
- 22.
22, you're still a child! Unfortunately, you will see
and other wars and battles.
Enjoy life!
Okay?
- Captain!
- Yes, I'm coming!
LOS ANGELES
30 March 1943
General, we have new
from Africa.
Your son, John, completed
honorably his first battle.
Promoted through Decree
of General Patton.
Thank you, Lord!
Thanks, Frank, these
is really good news!
Thank you!