1 real historical location · Denmark
A Danish war film following a young officer whose bicycle infantry unit is thrown into the chaotic defence against Germany's surprise invasion of Denmark on April 9, 1940. It depicts the short, desperate, and ultimately futile resistance of a small nation caught unprepared.
CinemaMapped has mapped 1 real historical location where the story takes place, spanning Denmark.
On 9 April 1940, a young Danish bicycle infantry officer leads his platoon in a futile resistance against the German invasion — fighting knowing the war is a...
Germany invaded Denmark on 9 April 1940 simultaneously with Norway. The Danish Army offered sporadic resistance; the entire campaign lasted about six hours. The Danish government capitulated to avoid civilian casualti...
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