The Big Attack: Combat Heroes of WWII (1956): S01E06 – Private Lopez

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 Meet Jose Lopez, a man who can forage chicken from deserted farms and cook it, a la Mexican, but also a fighting man. Watch him prove himself,…

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

Meet Jose Lopez, a man who can forage chicken from deserted farms and cook it, a la Mexican, but also a fighting man. Watch him prove himself, carrying weapons and ammunition through enemy fire, firing his machine gun with deadly accuracy, holding off almost singlehandedly a deadly attack. Watch this Laredo, Texas, born-and-bred soldier earn the nation’s highest award and the nickname, “Tex”.

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.