In the winter of 1943, against the background of battle scenes, a young German Lieutenant who increasingly distrusts the inhuman Nazi ideology struggles with the concept of war.
1942. First lieutenant Wisse, young and still idealistic, is sent to the Eastern front where a renewed German offensive is in full swing. During his trip, he witnesses the hardships entailed by the occupation of Russia, but keeps his faith in the success and ultimate good of the national-socialist endeavour. Upon arriving at his new quarters, he quickly gets informed about the precarious nature of the strategic situation. As a matter of fact, Wisse is unusually well-placed to gain an unvarnished insight into the state of military affairs. His assignment: liaison officer to the Romanian army. His station: in the Russian plain, on the flank guarding the advance of the German sixth army to Stalingrad...—Eduardo Casais <[email protected]>
In late 1942, an idealistic and good-natured young German officer is sent to the front at Stalingrad as part of a liaison force with the Romanian Army just before the fortunes of war change for the Axis. As he witnesses combat firsthand and the situation grows bleaker, his faith in Nazi ideology is strained, leading to conflict with his more dogmatic commander.
