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

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 into the open. What happens to them as the Panzers close in and their efforts to stay alive until back-up arrives, ends in an exciting climax as the crew, under command of Lt Morrison proves they are true “men of steel”.

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.

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