During the height of World War II in July 1942, the Soviet army's rear guard valiantly defends the Don River bridgehead against the German army as Soviet troops retreat across the bridge. As they make their way back to Russian soil through rural landscapes, the soldiers display camaraderie, emotions, anxieties, and acts of bravery in their unwavering dedication to defending their homeland.
They Fought for Their Country
In July 1942, Soviet forces are desperately trying to hold back the German army's advance towards Stalingrad, with a crucial infantry platoon fighting to defend a key hill, buying time for their comrades to escape across the Don River and regroup.
