It's like a train wreck. You don't want to watch but, you can't take your eyes off of it. Right off the bat a US 2nd Infantry Division soldier is armed with a German G43 rifle with a US M82 scope mounted on it. Gimme' a break. Then, all of the other soldiers that weren't armed with M1 Thompson sub-machine guns were all, yes all, carrying No4 British bolt action rifles. Was there no consulting or, was there just no attempt at authenticity. Heck, even an internet search nowadays could have given them the information without paying a consultant. I believe it was more of a money thing. It was probably cheaper to rent the wrong weapons over the correct ones. At least the Germans were using German "Schmeisser" Machine Pistols and Mauser 98k rifles. Anyway, as a veteran and WWII history buff, I can tell you this movie is "Sad" at best. Cheap and Cheesy. Enjoy.

This movie was a sad attempt at recreating US History. Normally I am pretty good with suspending disbelief, but it was impossible with this joke. The mortar explosions remind me of that of the Death Star in Star Wars Episode IV. The rifle the sniper carries is definitely not a 1903 Springfield bolt action that our GI's carried in WWII and the crosshairs do not match either. The unmistakable buzz of an MG- 42 while the German Soldier fires a water cooled machine gun from WWI adds a good feel. I loved how the explosive power of the Bazooka multiplies exponentially when hitting the "German Tank" that is not a tank used by any military. The Germans were nowhere close to developing an atomic bomb. Yes, "New York and Washington" would be excellent strategic targets for Hitlers "super bomb," if he could first develop a non-nuclear rocket that could make it across the English Channel. Also, judging by the aiming ability of the German mortar team, (who, along with the rest of the German Troops, obnoxiously yell "Schnell" as if it's the only word they know) the missile would be lucky to land in Virginia. The German Opera singing while the ironically fat and full Russian POW bashes the faces of the Nazi Soldiers in adds a nice touch. Oh yeah, lets not forget the random, pointless nude scene of the striking Scientists daughter, totally necessary. B-17's making bombing raids at a healthy 200 feet in elevation was clever as well. Another great inaccurate touch is the hand-held radio just chilling on the back of the German truck that can connect with American flyboys. The striking daughter also seems to have shot the driver in the head through the windshield during the jeep chase scene. The soldiers who fall before bullet impact makes a great dramatic feel, along with the excessive blood spray that occurs on every few shots. I could go on for awhile with sad inaccuracies in this film, but I will stop here

I came in with no expectations and not expecting historical accuracy. Just watching for the entertainment value. I am a WW2 buff by nature and could easily sit and pick the movie apart as others have but it had everything, tanks, planes, trains etc if your looking for a good movie with action and a WW2 story line give it a go if your looking for a documentary or band of brothers well better stick with themI liked the actors and thought they did a good job, yes some of it was cheesy but again entertaining so it was all good. the characters were believable and you actually got to liking them hoping they would make it through.

I always look forward to a good WW 2 movie or TV show but I noted so many issues with this movie. The rifles the American soldiers are carrying are British Enfields, a .303 bolt action that American soldiers did not carry. M-1 Garands, M-1 Carbines, maybe a .45 Grease Gun, B.A.R. Would have been correct. The Thompsons are fine but those rifles are all wrong. The uniforms are slightly off too. Flags worn are wrong for the period as are some ranks displayed. The German uniforms are all mixed up with SS, Wehrmacht and even Luftwaffe blends of various rank and insignia. There are some fine actors in this film such as Tom Sizemore from Saving Private Ryan, Heat, etc. He's making a comeback after some poor choices in his life. Hopefully he will stay on the wagon and keep his sights on his acting career. Vinnie Jones, a fine actor and usually a bad guy did good. Mixed in with some cameos by Neal McDonough, etc. There are some fine younger actors in the film but overall the production fell short in many areas. The movie does not have the quality of SPR or Band of Brothers, etc.