In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action. Despite requesting a discharge on the grounds of mental disability, Manning is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new platoon of young inductees.

Title: When Trumpets Fade
Imdb rate: 7.1
Imdb votes: 6,410
Year: 1998
Language: English
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: USA
Director: John Irvin
Writers: W.W. Vought
Actors:
Ron Eldard
Zak Orth
Frank Whaley
Dylan Bruno

Awards: 1 win & 5 nominations.