Based on real events
You are listening to Armed Forces Radio from London.
The American forces and Air Force...
The German army crushing reports to the Ardennes front.
Over seventy frozen corpses of American soldiers have been found...
caught and sweep was executed by the Germans.
According to detectives spot massacre...
a small crossroads near Malmedy Belgium.
General Eisenhower has vowed...
that all German soldiers this scandal on their conscience...
end will be responsible for war crimes and quickly punished.
It was Armed Forces Radio, London.
Three weeks earlier
quiet. Dieter gets nervous.
I need it.
All good.
Ah, cigarettes.
I get you.
What is the - Citroenpoeder?
M & quot; woman.
Do you speak German?
Please...
You must have a good life.
Hold it.
All remain standing.
Here.
Deacon.
Get out.
Do not shoot.
Shoot him in the head.
Go on, shoot.
I surrender Where you wait.?
Give me the gun.
Why did not you shoot you know what you've done?
What happened He saw a sleeve and shot right?
It is one of us.
I'm so glad to see you. Gould, I'm hit. What happened now?
I'm Steven Gould This is Shirl Kendrick, of the 285th..
Gordon Gunderson, 101 - Is silent, Kendrick..
It's just a graze. We must take cover.
I am not here to hide Nobody asked you, Kendrick..
We are behind enemy lines.
In a few days, the bombed here.
But now shoot the prisoners died and we have a rifle with...
Four balls I want to shoot a pair of sleeves.
We have to go Deacon, here forefront..
I see no weapons.
An ambulance.
They have an ambulance mowed down.
Go stand on the hill looking.
I'll see if I can find something we can use and then we go.
I hate equal robbery They are already stripped..
We take what we can use.
Deac, drag it to.
Pull. You have to explore the surroundings . Come on.
Damn What is it.?
I found rations. Well?
An idiot has stolen cigarettes.
How long is Deacon already?
Almost an hour It's a nice watch, Gould..
He will not miss it.
Do you do it to me when I'm dead You got something I have to...
Except your flashlight can - Grapjas..
Sergeant, what Deacon on?
He's a little nervous.
Deacon it saves even He's a little tense..
It seems like a nice... aircraft shell shock.
I've seen it so often.
Do not worry He is our only weapon..
True, but how do we get it?
Deacon has often m I & apos; saved a life. He'll be fine.
What did you find?
East West, home is best.
Here we keep it for a few days off. Deacon, you have the first watch.
Let's see if we can ignited a fire. Gould, you have matches?
I have a latrine found As I said, east west, home is best..
Gunderson, how about with you and Deacon?
Are your cousins or something?
Deacon is the most decent guy I know . He comes from a small town in Arizona.
He does not drink, he does not smoke, he does not even coffee.
Why he called Blanket.
If previously in our neighborhood my best friend was so good when he...
they would laugh at death.
I will tell you something about him He's the best shot I know..
Where are you from, Sergeant - From Chicago? South.
And you - One small town in Louisiana?
Very small.
And you Gould? Where are you from? - From New York.
Which quarter?
Brooklyn.
Heights.
I love Brooklyn.
They have good jazz clubs.
For you to be in the village.
For good jazz you have to go to New Orleans.
Stop.
This is your card.
It's a good trick.
There is a jeep.
Continue.
He stops.
Gunderson.
Hello? Is there anybody home?
Come on in.
It's cold Light heater..
What a nasty bite - Not like mother's home..
A little higher like Now I understand..
Now it goes.
Was it a plane from us?
Yes, it's just flown.
Is it crashed - The catch crew?
Well, we're off on Men, we go..
I do not know. What they said Deacon?
I could not hear properly. Something about a river and a crashed airplane.
Back. Do not come closer. - It A sleeve, I think.
It's a Brit. Get him down.
Rear - Quiet to..
Back.
Drop - Quiet to..
We are Americans certificate; it..
Who was the third president of the United States. - Do gun away?
Thomas Jefferson for the fourth?
Madison. - The capital of Vermont?
Hartford.
No one knows it. You tell me.
I have no idea. Sorry, guys.
Where is your command post?
It was past that - Excuses for the inconvenience..
How far is it - A miles or twenty?
Soldier, who are you, Major Sergeant Oberon Winley, RAF?
Oberon? - Winley.
Look, I have important information I'm going to a command post..
You have hit his head on a tree when you came down.
Is there a field telephone - It not there? And speaking softly.
Can I shoot him now Shut up.
Winley, where are you going I'm going to Manhaye?
Germans were plunderexpeditie We are behind enemy lines..
It was not plunderexpeditie, but a great German offensive.
After the German attack we were sent on a reconnaissance flight.
We had to collect data.
We flew under the clouds...
and could get some good pictures I & apos; s decision-making process.
Before we realized what we had in our hands , we were shot down.
So you have to I & apos; s intelligence Yes, and as soon as possible..
They have broken through here where our defense is weakest.
Why would they do this Thus their flank unprotected?
That's right. Unless they cross the Meuse quickly.
I do not understand.
If they cross the Meuse Liege they can be consumed.
I got through It is a large ammunition storage..
One of the largest in Europe.
, Is falling into German hands - Or we must destroy everything..
But they can also take Antwerp again.
What is this? This is not German.
I need to go there before the Germans bring Meuse be.
It is as I & apos; n tre mil - In look..
So we must than an armored run faster?
We can follow this line.
And they cut off the road here.
This can save a lot of men's lives.
Where did you learn to speak German? What?
Where did you learn German - In Berlin?
What did you do there investigated or something?
I have been a missionary.
It must have been fun to be with sleeves talking about God.
How is Adolf?
I loved I was doing M & quot; s life..
Deacon, I will tell you show you a trick?
I need a cigarette.
Say Winley, where did you you came from, exactly?
What is it that Kendrick Would you like a cigarette?
Never mind - Without point..
How long have you and Deacon not sleep?
I two days.
He three or four.
The longer he does not sleep, the skirt will be.
Thank you.
What is he doing it?
He looks at whether it is safe.
Come.
Look, we have almost twenty kilometer run. We need sleep.
We rest for one hour. I keep watch.
Yes, I know No, you go to sleep..
Here.
Caution.
Kendrick, you've done well.
Thank protected against birds us.
I was asleep.
You were not alone.
You?
Do you really want some coffee - Will you warm lemonade right?
What we are doing here, Deacon This is madness!
Say it again.
I should be home now.
Playing with m & quot; nephews n...
flirting with pa & apos; s shop girl... What's her name again?
I forgot her name.
And you should do... what you do.
M & quot; s wife help prepare for the arrival of the baby.
I did not know there was a small move.
I have received a letter Thursday.
She says it's a girl.
Delivery can not be far - On January 18 she..
It's my birthday That's what I do..
Thursday When we were in Elsenborn..
It will be okay, Deacon.
First Winley them Manhaye win the war and then home.
Deacon, I've lemonade powder Exchange in a couple of cigarettes.?
Kendrick, stop. No one has cigarettes. He certainly did not.
I need a cigarette.
I need to find out where we are.
And Gould, what's your secret?
The great secret, you do not tell to your peers.
We all have secrets Kendrick has ten or twenty..
I have no secrets - Lulkoek..
If I had them all, why I tell them to you?
Of course you do not need to tell me.
But we are in the same boat.
If men can share something whatever...
it creates some team spirit. Do you understand?
Forget it.
Well, as you wish.
I m & quot; never kissed a woman before our anniversary.
Very well, Deacon You see, creating a bond..
When I was fifteen, I arrived at school with a black eye and a busted lip.
I had played baseball street, I said...
but I merged of Alice Palisky.
It's good - I also..
When I was in school, I worked even to father I & apos; s truck.
I had so I & apos; n vacuum. You know them.
If I sucked on it, so I thought...
I could make myself pimples M & quot; s neck was covered..
I told M & quot; n friends that I had a girl from out of town.
But in reality I had never kissed a girl.
What are you laughing at?
Suck Kissing... Is not it a beautiful name Kendrick?
Let's go.
We shoot on but we have to go through.
And what's your secret That's what I'm not going to tell you?
I know your network.
Are all Brits as nice as Winley - Without idea.
What is he doing?
It's all good - Be silent..
Do you have anything for him He needs to sleep?
It can not now What can you do this for him.?
Listen. Treason is not us.
Look at me.
Open your eyes. Look at me.
Mph. Breathe through.
Now I get m I & apos; s hand away Do not scream..
Have you seen them?
Tell me that you've seen them It's okay..
Tell me.
Good.
Last Thursday we ran into a city I & apos; muffs a few bumps.
They retired, but one hid in the church.
I sent Deacon for it.
It was dark inside.
Someone shot him and threw a hand grenade.
He shot into space.
He took the Germans out.
Ln church two women sat and six children.
It was terrible.
When it was over, Deacon went ballistic.
Our commander sent us to the hospital in St. Vith.
We were an hour earlier captured than you.
Not noticed that you know this Is it clear Gould.?
What do we do now?
He needs to stop talking.
He can not just give it away and gun fuck another.
Is it a code or something?
This m I & apos; s handwriting - Hopelijk can anyone translate it..
Course. I can do it.
Are you the only who knows what is it?
Moreover, it is down - We you might not die..
Beautiful.
Kendrick, you are on hold.
Winley, give me a gun. I explore nearby. I'll be back.
Bastard.
You definitely prefer the muzzle in your hands.
It is much better, Suck Kiss Very civilized..
Better than lug all day in your pocket.
Is it a good book?
Do you believe in life after death?
Not at all.
When we were here, I cared for a young boy.
He was badly injured.
He always said: Dear God Dear God... He kept repeating.
Like it mattered.
He prayed so hard that I thought it could work.
Two minutes later he was dead.
I could do nothing for him.
When I was in B & quot; looked at my eyes, I saw nothing.
Nothing.
Then I realized that we should do this.
Funny.
What's so funny about it now?
I do not mean it literally.
Only...
We were just outside of Ste. Marie Eglise.
We got a lot from the past.
There was a young lad Z & quot; my head in m & quot; s lap.
He had serious gunshot wounds.
I remember he asked.
I also prayed.
And suddenly he was gone.
It was the first time...
I saw someone die.
But I knew at the same time...
that he was going to a better place.
, It suits you.
Like?
I found your story.
Funny, huh & apos;?
Where are you from?
From Arizona I know Arizona... Where exactly?
Snowflake.
Never heard of it.
What are you doing in Snowflake in your spare time?
Hunting.
Where do you hunt for?
It depends on the season - Keep shooting.?
Forget it.
Why are you so happy sleeves?
I know them.
They are men like us They can only wear a different uniform..
So Adolf Hitler sweet if you know him better?
I do not say - His men in Malmedy like us.?
If you to hate, it's easier to do it.
Without them I was now a doctor and Billy had Z & quot; broken leg n z I & apos; n bike.
But now a small child, I lead from the gut a 17-year-old...
z to I & apos; wanted to serve a country and lied about Z & quot; s age.
He spits blood, lying in the mud and ask God to come to his rescue.
This is more than another uniform.
Would they already She must be here somewhere.
The weather does not cooperate.
How far is it to Manhaye - As I & apos; n fifteen kilometers?
If the weather remains the case that we have to be there before they do.
We can be there by nightfall Let's move on..
Kendrick...
Can you hear me, Kendrick?
I can not connect him here.
We have to leave If all we stop now, we will not do it..
If we do not move forward, they also come further. And we can not continue.
Stay there. No movement.
Do not sit You have to move... Stand up.
I'll check.
Winley, give me your gun.
I'm going - I alone..
But I can... No...
No worries. Open the door.
Calm down. I will not hurt you.
I am American.
Put the knife down.
Put it down.
This is good. I put m I & apos; weapon down.
Put the knife down.
I am American.
American?
It's okay, guys.
This is Ms. Theary - Catherine..
And this is Sophie Say once tidy & quot; Day & quot;..
Yes, we are all Americans Except him... He is British.
English?
I welcome you. I'm going make something to eat for you.
I'll be back.
What did she say?
Day.
In French.
Gunderson...
It is three o'clock.
We did what we could.
Absolutely.
But still. I'm sitting here warm while...
guys were great, but I have to
If I leave now, I for the morning.
Yes, you can try.
But who has any to your frozen corpse?
Give it, but Kendrick.
Bye.
Let him go?
He is not a prisoner.
He goes beyond death.
That's right.
Bread Thanks..
Where is Brit - Winley?
We got company.
Go see there.
What a shame as I & apos; n beautiful woman.
You're a beautiful girl.
Let's go. There is nothing. - I Be.
Hands up.
Drop.
You have to beat him.
Deac, unplug the charger We have to get him..
Damn...
Did you catch him No.?
And our shooter - The did not work?
Or did you not lt was not intentional?
You lie - Lots..
If Deacon says it does not work, it is. We now have another concern.
Look what I found.
I heard shots I went back and I found this little bugger..
He lay on Z & quot; ask n knee - We now shoot him..
Yes, shoot him - We shoot prisoners down..
Shoot Shut up, Kendrick..
Winley away with the weapon.
You follow M & quot; s orders.
Rudy?
Remember me - Van church?
They will shoot me - it be okay..
Deacon ...She can not shoot me.
This is Rudolf Gertz from Berlin I z I & apos; s family learned..
They can not shoot me.
I never shoot the next.
I did not hit him, but I never shoot wrong.
Sergeant, you m I & apos; n cigarettes given to...
Thank you.
No problem.
Say Winley Why did you come back.?
I heard shots.
And I realized that I would probably die out
You have made a choice And you're alive... That's good.
It's true.
It's midnight Gould, your trip..
Our catch has fun.
What was his name again?
Adolf?
I'm not good from him.
His name Rudolf - Also well..
Winley, I'll make you a deal.
You draw a card random map..
That you put back in the game.
If I find the map...
I get a cigarette from you.
Accord?
Good.
Did you get him?
Tell me when to stop.
Stop.
This is your card.
Sorry, Hickey.
This is your card.
Here comes our French lady.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas.
Deacon, where is he?
Where's sleeve?
You let him go.
Release.
Who was on guard, Gould - In?
I fell asleep.
Deacon has let anyone go.
Yes.
What?
Do you want to take No, I wanted him to shoot him?
What gives you your head?
We made a deal.
He said both sides do not come forward because of the weather.
In Manhaye fierce fighting is so Winley not get through.
He also said that a group of Germans break through to the city Lanin.
It is six miles away.
They are the closest.
We can pick Yes even..
When an armed division sleeves - We slip through..
Sounds good. Not great, but good.
We have two pistols and a rifle.
Kendrick, have you looked behind in the truck?
We must do it.
None gasoline. The tank is empty.
Run it until it gives up and leave him.
Take a few grenades.
What is Oberon for a name?
Ever heard of a work by Shakespeare.
What kind of name is Shirl It's an abbreviation of Shirley?
Shirley Yes, Shirl?
Do not get me wrong. I think Shirley a beautiful name.
M & apos; my mother so hot.
Do you want us to go there - Think?
Behind enemy lines... Not at all dangerous.
We have to do And stay there..
Maybe.
It is a nice compensation for kill women and children, h?
You read the Bible?
Is this your penance?
You know what?
For you.
I get a new one.
I do not need your book Oh no.?
You seem pretty curious with any question you have.
The radiator is overheating - Koelen with snow..
We get them.
Or not? We keep a low profile and keep walking.
It works better, Kendrick.
Is it still 1, 5 km to Lanin - Zoiets, yes.
The sun comes through. Come on, guys.
How - Good?
You know, it's a beautiful country.
I thought you'd like it.
I want to learn to speak French.
What was that?
Stay awake, Gunderson.
Weather.
Help him He is dead..
Cover.
Deac, he is dead.
We need to leave.
We should go. Right now. Come.
Come Winley.
I can not.
We may be followed. - Val Death.
Go see for yourself Or are you afraid of your ass.?
I No, you stay here..
They are all And now.?
We need to find where I can work him a spot.
Can he go Yes, I can walk!
Follow me.
Deacon, I need your help.
If I open the wound press the muscle side.
Do not scream.
More open.
I got him.
It's good - Keep full Winley..
You do not bleed to death.
Joints.
Here is someone.
Kendrick must Winley leave.
Walk.
Team. We'll make it.
We'll make it.
Throw him out.
Team.
They are so here. Hold on.
Team.
Sorry.
Walk.
Where is the - There?
Put?? him down here.
I can not swim.
That's your big secret?
Where is Kendrick He is dead.
Our troops are there.
Listen.
There are cars I & apos; s keys are in the ignition..
Take what you have to.
God be with you.
He must be out of these clothes.
Now - Without idea.
How is your German?
The German line is 800 meters away.
This way our boys sit through open country on the other side..
Are you ready - if successful, we save lives?
That's the idea.
I have not gone into operation I wanted to get out of it..
M & quot; my dad took me.
That's your big secret?
Did you hear that, Winley?
Tires weapons.
Winley, pretend you are very sick.
Where's infirmary?
Continue and turn left. End 500 yards.
You can not miss it Thanks..
You were not with me at undergraduate What's your name again?
Well he stuck again.
Can you help - Guys, just take it on?
Keep - there teeth..
Hold it.
What happens I can not see it?
They are trying to break out.
There comes a jeep - Roep sergeant..
Foxtrot Foxtrot 2-9, 0-2.
There is a jeep to drive.
It is one of us but with a German flag.
What is the plan? Whatever it is, it will not happen sleeve.
Remove the flag away.
What - There, two Germans?
They're shooting at each other I think our guys are..
Give them coverage Provide coverage... Shoot in the trees.
I'll check.
Take Winley it. I'll cover you.
I will not leave you behind - You go now..
I'm coming for you.
You have m I & apos; saved a life.
Go in peace, Deacon.