This movie covers the day-long war between Denmark and Nazy Germany, and focuses on something rarely even mentioned in equivalent films: bicycle and motorcycle troops. These unsung heroes filled a niche usually covered by cavalry or armoured vehicles, but were cheaper, and thusly fit the unfortunately minimal budget for the brave but underequipped Danes.
The movie covers the topic beautifully. Almost everything is authentic and well researched. The viewer feels the hopelessness of the platoon's mission. Every bullet is counted and valued. The invading Germans are a terrifying and inevitable tide rolling in, and these men have the impossible task of holding them back. Even without knowing the history, you already know the ending. You just don't know how many will make it to the end of this very long day.
The movie covers the topic beautifully. Almost everything is authentic and well researched. The viewer feels the hopelessness of the platoon's mission. Every bullet is counted and valued. The invading Germans are a terrifying and inevitable tide rolling in, and these men have the impossible task of holding them back. Even without knowing the history, you already know the ending. You just don't know how many will make it to the end of this very long day.
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