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The Big Attack - Combat Heroes of WWII

The Big Attack - Combat Heroes of WWII

1956TV Series⏱️ 30m
War
6.8
IMDB Rating
12 votes

This is a WWII series like none other. These are true, untold combat stories of everyday citizen-soldiers fighting on the front lines of Europe. Re-enacted by real soldiers not actors.

Director
N/A
Writers
N/A
Stars
Michael J. Muscara, Frank Mirando, Peter J. Brass
Release Date
January 1, 1956
Language
English
Country
United States
💬 2
Reviews
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🎭 Top Cast

👤
Michael J. Muscara
as Morton
👤
Frank Mirando
as Lt. Morrison
👤
Peter J. Brass
as Pvt. Connelly
👤
Jerry Holliday
as Cpl. Jones
👤
Henry Balloni
as Gabbi
Brad Harris
Brad Harris
as Collins
👤
John W. Erwin
as Capt. Wilson
👤
Mike Arabia
as Brooklyn
👤
Herbert Nesmith
as 2nd Soldier
👤
Alan Weaver
as Pvt. Porter

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
16:9 HD
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Germany

🏷️ Keywords

citizen soldierworld war twowar series on tv

🎯 Categories

War

⭐ Featured Review

Action outclasses acting
by midbrowcontrarian2024-11-25
6/10

"The platform on which I watched the series describes it as "true, untold combat stories of everyday citizen-soldiers fighting on the front lines of Europe. Witness the battle action of tank crews, infantrymen, paratroopers, French resistors, nurses, medics, and more". Those taking part are American soldiers rather than professional actors, so don't expect to spot a budding Marlon Brando or even an imitation John Wayne. In some episodes the dialogue has a stilted Chomondley-Warner feel to it. Those of a pedantic disposition (or just know more than me) can have fun spotting mista..."

💡 Did You Know?

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.

📖 Synopsis

This is a WWII series like none other. These are true, untold combat stories of everyday citizen-soldiers fighting on the front lines of Europe. Re-enacted by real soldiers not actors.