Hitler’s Last Stand 4
After D-Day defiant Nazis fight to keep a ruthless grip on occupied Europe.
On June 6th, 1944, the Allies finally land troops in Normandy to open the western front. But after the surprise of the D-Day landings and Allied advances, Nazi loyalists dig in, determined to keep a merciless grip on the towns, strongholds and fortresses to defend the Third Reich. These are the stories of desperate battles waged on the edge defeat, not just for victory, but for survival.
Members of Third Armored Division and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment link up in Hotton, Belgium. (Dramatic Recreation). (From left to right) Kristian Barret, Joey Mckerricher, William Grossman, and Gavin Marck.Members of Third Armored Division and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment link up in Hotton, Belgium. (Dramatic Recreation). (From left to right) Kristian Barret, Joey Mckerricher, William Grossman, and Gavin Marck.
Private First Class Melvin Biddle leads the advance of 517th Parachute Inantry towards Hotton, Belgium. (Dramatic Recreation)Private First Class Melvin Biddle leads the advance of 517th Parachute Inantry towards Hotton, Belgium. (Dramatic Recreation)
Private First Class Melvin Biddle, a scout in the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, stands over a German soldier wounded when he attacked a MG Nest in the forest outside of Hotton. (Dramatic Recreation). Mitch Nel.Private First Class Melvin Biddle, a scout in the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, stands over a German soldier wounded when he attacked a MG Nest in the forest outside of Hotton. (Dramatic Recreation). Mitch Nel.
Lieutenant Higgins and the 141st Regiment establish a defensive perimeter after being cut off in the Vosges Mountains, France. (Dramatic recreation) L-R: William Grossman, Cole BreckellLieutenant Higgins and the 141st Regiment establish a defensive perimeter after being cut off in the Vosges Mountains, France. (Dramatic recreation) L-R: William Grossman, Cole Breckell
An American Sergeant advances with with his Thompson machine gun through the forest near Hotton, Belgium. (Dramatic Recreation) Joey Mckerricher.An American Sergeant advances with with his Thompson machine gun through the forest near Hotton, Belgium. (Dramatic Recreation) Joey Mckerricher.
Members of Third Armored Division and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment link up in Hotton, Belgium. (Dramatic Recreation). (From left to right) William Grossman, and Gavin Marck.Members of Third Armored Division and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment link up in Hotton, Belgium. (Dramatic Recreation). (From left to right) William Grossman, and Gavin Marck.
Private First Class Melvin Biddle takes aims with his M1 Garand in the forest outside Hotton. (Dramatic Recreation) Mitch Nel.Private First Class Melvin Biddle takes aims with his M1 Garand in the forest outside Hotton. (Dramatic Recreation) Mitch Nel.
Lieutenant Colonel Pursall confers with Sergeant Shiro Kashino. (Dramatic Recreation) L-R: Alex Law, Cameron ParkLieutenant Colonel Pursall confers with Sergeant Shiro Kashino. (Dramatic Recreation) L-R: Alex Law, Cameron Park
An American Medic applies pressure to Private Onaga's bullet wound. (Dramatic recreation) L-R: Gabriel Prevost, Sei CampbellAn American Medic applies pressure to Private Onaga's bullet wound. (Dramatic recreation) L-R: Gabriel Prevost, Sei Campbell
Lieutenant Colonel Pursall prepares to advance against a barrage of enemy fire. (Dramatic Recreation) Cameron ParkLieutenant Colonel Pursall prepares to advance against a barrage of enemy fire. (Dramatic Recreation) Cameron Park
Captain Bobby Brown hscans the hillside to pinpoint the source of the enemy fire on Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) Jason JohnsonCaptain Bobby Brown hscans the hillside to pinpoint the source of the enemy fire on Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) Jason Johnson
American soldier loads mortar rounds in attack on German held bunkers on Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) William GrossmanAmerican soldier loads mortar rounds in attack on German held bunkers on Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) William Grossman
American Mortar Team supprts attack against Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) L-R: Devin Kotlowski, Roman Anthony, William Grossman, Kayler FagenAmerican Mortar Team supprts attack against Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) L-R: Devin Kotlowski, Roman Anthony, William Grossman, Kayler Fagen
Captain Bobby Brown leads his men across a field under the cover of smoke. (Dramatic Recreation)L-R: Roman Anthony, Jason Johnson, Nathan PlumiteCaptain Bobby Brown leads his men across a field under the cover of smoke. (Dramatic Recreation)L-R: Roman Anthony, Jason Johnson, Nathan Plumite
German Commander Josef Eggerstorfer looks out of bunker aperture in his defense of Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) Cody ChildsGerman Commander Josef Eggerstorfer looks out of bunker aperture in his defense of Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) Cody Childs
German units defend a bunker on Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) L-R: David Bell, TJ Matthews, Etienne Cole, Cody Childs, Kaden ConnersGerman units defend a bunker on Crucifix Hill. (Dramatic Recreation) L-R: David Bell, TJ Matthews, Etienne Cole, Cody Childs, Kaden Conners
