The Big Attack: Combat Heroes of WWII (1956): S01E02 – Rough Riders

Introduction The series was filmed in Germany 11 years after the end of WWII. It is based on true stories and real soldiers do all the acting. Outline Speeding behind German lines the men of Troop A, in their armored cars and half-tracks left destruction and fear in their wake. Surprising the German garrison at…

Andrew Marshall

19/06/2024

1–2 minutes

Action, Drama, Military TV Series, World War Two

Introduction

The series was filmed in Germany 11 years after the end of WWII. It is based on true stories and real soldiers do all the acting.

Outline

Speeding behind German lines the men of Troop A, in their armored cars and half-tracks left destruction and fear in their wake. Surprising the German garrison at the town of Epernay, they established an outpost from which they could defend a counterattack. Outnumbered and outgunned with thirteen rounds of ammunition left, these brave GI’s held this vital town until re-enforcements could arrive.

The Big Attack: Combat Heroes of WWII Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 01 January 1956.
Running Time: 30 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.