The Czechoslovak battalion led by Captain Hlousek captures a Slovak foothills village two days before Christmas Eve in 1944. Christmas and classical music is heard from nearby German positions. Soldiers get approval from their commanders for Christmas celebrations. The only opposition is the austere Second Lieutenant Jílek, about whose past there are various rumors and whom the soldiers do not trust. Captain Hlousek decides to survey the enemy positions, which despite a minor incident goes off without a hitch. The holidays of calm and peace can begin both with ours and with the enemies.—ETO History Buff