The Bottom Line
Consider this a film set during World War 2, as opposed to the story of Hurtgen Forest, and enjoy a movie about war and men coping under lethal pressure.
Pros
- Gritty, visceral and uncompromising.
- No gloss or flag waving.
Cons
- Historically Inaccurate.
- No worthwhile extras (trailer and gallery).
Description
- DVD, 93 Minutes Long.
- Features: Trailer, Photo Gallery.
- Also Available On VHS.
Guide Review - When Trumpet's Fade DVD
It's 1944 and Allied forces have pushed German troops back to their original borders, causing people to wonder: could the war be over soon? Not for Private Manning, a US soldier who's lost the sense of invulnerability which carried so many young men through the conflict. He's trapped in the battle for Hurtgen Forest, a meat grinder that is killing thousands. As the sole survivor of his platoon, Manning just wants to live, but his survival skills and innate instincts have led to promotion, the command of a group of replacements and an unorthodox mission... For the full review, click below.
