The Big Attack: Combat Heroes of WWII
Relive the stories of everyday soldiers and resistance fighters on the European front lines of WWII through realistic reenactments filmed in Germany.
Sous-titres: English
Saison 1
S01:E01 - Big Slim
"Big Slim" is an aviation legend. During a nail-biting engagement in the skies over Europe, Sgt Fred “Big Slim” Richardson’s tall frame was struck by thirty-six pieces of shrapnel.
S01:E02 - Rough Riders
Speeding behind German lines the men of Troop A, in their armored cars and half-tracks left destruction and fear in their wake.
S01:E03 - Five Men of Steel
It took “men of steel” to operate Sherman tanks. The crew of the tank dubbed "Dehydrated Hell" is assigned to act as a decoy to lure the elusive German 6th Panzer Division.
S01:E04 - Rugged Company K
This is the thrilling story of one of the most decorated companies in the Army, Company K, 18th Infantry Regiment known as "The Bloody One".
S01:E05 - The Mute
This is the true story of an American paratrooper rescued by the French underground in Normandy under the noses of German troops.
S01:E06 - Private Lopez
Meet Jose Lopez, a man who can forage chicken from deserted farms and cook it, a la Mexican, but also a fighting man.
S01:E07 - One Demerit to Go
On the brink of failure, many give up but some fight twice as hard. Establishing a military academy in Munich, the Seventh Army trained non-commissioned officers.
S01:E08 - Deferred Bride
Refusing to postpone marriage until the War's end, Nurse Nancy Howard, was determined to be as close to her man as possible. When Lt.
S01:E09 - Little Private
Nothing prepares soldiers to be surrounded by enemy tanks and infantry. Joe’s aging platoon awoke to find themselves surrounded, outnumbered and outgunned.
S01:E10 - The Valiant Few
Faith conquers fear. Caught behind enemy lines with their Paratroop Battalion, Chaplain Francis Sampson and Medic Fred Banners tend to their wounded unit.
S01:E11 - The Invisible Soldier
When infantry comes up against tanks, the odds are on the tanks. The 908th Field Artillery Battalion was tasked to clear a road littered with German tanks; their chances were slim.
S01:E12 - Take Command
Reaching heart of Hitler’s Third Reich brought some of war’s bloodiest battles. As East Company, 253rd Regiment, 63rd Infantry advanced through Untergresheim to secure vital bridge
S01:E13 - Ma Horner
This is the story of a young apple-cheeked Sergeant nick-named “Ma” by his men because of his protective nature toward their scouting unit. It is also the tale of Pat Cassidy.