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April 9th

As the German army invaded Denmark on April 9, 1940, a brave military unit set out on bicycles from Southern Jutland to buy time for reinforcements to arrive.

The Danish army is alerted on April 9th, 1940, as the Germans cross the border, plunging Denmark into war against Europe's strongest army. Despite the odds, Danish bicycle and motorcycle companies are ordered to hold back the enemy forces until reinforcements can be mobilized. The story follows Second Lieutenant Sand and his bicycle company as they become the first Danish soldiers to engage in combat with the enemy on that fateful day.

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Info about April 9th

Studio(s): Det Danske Filminstitut, TV 2

Originally Released: United States, Mar 12, 2015

Production Country: Denmark

Genres:Drama, War, History