Christmas Truce
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- 2015
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Christmas 1944.
World War II is at its climax
as the German army embarks
on a last chance offensive
in the Ardennes forest, Belgium.
This offensive will become known
as the Battle of the Bulge.
pushed back nearly 40 miles.
For those of us who lived
within the bulge,
Germany ruled once again
prevailed.
I am so tired of this mud.
I blame the Germans.
Mother.
Pauline told me the village
agrees with her about canceling
the Christmas Eve
celebrations again.
And the other half still thinks
we should celebrate.
When we were liberated,
but now that the Germans
are back,
it's too much risk.
Christmas is God's day.
matter our conditions,
that's not what you said
last year.
Last year was different.
We've gone long enough without.
Alina, this war will end
and there will be many more
Christmases to come.
We should do as
we've always done.
Keep out of sight.
We live longer that way.
Oh, Peter.
Do you think he'll give us
a good price?
He always gives us a good price.
Gives you.
Mother.
He's a widower,
and he's rich.
He likes you.
It's perfect.
I'm not willing to settle
on love for money.
I have to feel something,
and I don't.
Jensen, we're a no-go.
Again?
Yeah, unload again.
The entire front just got socked
by a winter storm.
The guys are having a Christmas
party over at Mulligan's,
you should stop in.
They never let me in there.
I'll make sure no one messes
with you?
Don't want all the guys not to
care about the Sugar Ray fight.
Ok, yeah.
Maybe.
Captain Myers.
Berkowitz.
and ready to go.
Sir?
We're grounded.
Not anymore.
Hey Jensen,
where are the pilots?
They're in the hangar.
Go find them.
We don't have time to delay.
Yes sir.
Captain?
I um...
I was wondering if you
considered my transfer
to the front?
I have and it's still a no.
Come off it!
I want to see some action,
you know?
Really help someone.
I didn't become a medic
You're an only child,
Berkowitz.
I want to see at least one
of my men go home alive.
Come on, hurry up.
this plane, let's go.
Captain, please.
One week, even.
We can talk about it tomorrow.
You say that every time.
You never know,
tomorrow might be better.
Excuse me, madam,
would you like some wurst
for your little boy?
Ya, that's very kind of you.
If I had known about the attack
We never miss a Christmas
together.
The advance was unexpected.
It's getting like that
in Berlin.
More and more people
in the streets, hungry.
Excuse me?
Yes Madam?
I want a few more slices
of wurst, if you don't mind.
It's my pleasure.
It's that good?
It's not for him.
"if you want to win the hearts
of people,
"then feed their bellies".
Kommstau Phillip.
Merry Christmas,
your steaks are on me.
Here.
Peter.
Ah, Helena, Alina.
I have the pork belly here,
and I would like 50 marks
this time, please.
50 marks?
Fine, but I only do this because
it's the Christmas season.
Did you hear Pauline wants
to cancel our Christmas
celebration?
I heard.
Alina, I made you head of
the Kerstavond
we celebrate.
I would, but the risk
is too great.
Perhaps we three could celebrate
together here.
I cook, we drink.
That's a very kind invitation,
but if not for the festival
I'd rather stay home.
Thank you.
Gentlemen,
sorry for the delay,
I know this is short notice
but it came down
the pipe this morning
so we had to move fast.
We're currently about five miles
behind enemy lines.
The Germans are using
two bridges
to cross the Orr River
here and here.
You guys are going to blow
the one located in Dasburg.
So we infiltrate the Germans
as refugees
and then once we get to Dasburg
we put on the German uniforms
to gain access to the bridge.
Affirmative.
take both of you to accomplish.
Timing the explosives
on each side of the bridge
is very important,
it's the only way to get
the bridge down.
You guys are the best team
of demolition experts
I can find that speak
fluent German.
What is all of that?
Are you writing a book?
It's one of them dirty stories
like in Esquire.
Bigger words, Jensen.
Bigger words.
Here we go.
Three minutes to drop...
May Day, May Day, going down!
Going down!!!
Mother, the record player
is too loud.
It comforts me.
I'm going to feed the animals.
Oh, and make sure the oven has
plenty of wood for the night.
I don't want the animals
to freeze.
I know, mother. I know.
Oh, come on!
Meyers!
I didn't think I'd make it.
I barely got out of
the airplane.
Hey, where are we?
I think we're uh-
Help!
That's Jensen!
Follow me. Stay tight.
Help! Help! Help!!!
Keep it down, Jensen!
Shut it!
My leg, I think it's busted!
You have
to quiet down!
Where's Lefeuvre?
He didn't make it.
But I've got his gun
and his pack.
Gimme that!
We need to get Jensen
to shelter,
find some medical supplies.
God, his leg is busted up
pretty bad.
No, it's ok,
it's gonna be fine.
Alright, we gotta move.
Can you guys get him?
Yeah, come on.
I got you, let's go.
Dubois.
Halt!
Alina?
Don't move!
Wait!
There are no Germans here.
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