Скачать или смотреть 18 American Soldiers vs 500 Germans — The Forgotten WWII Battle That Stopped Hitler’s Offensive

On December 16, 1944 — the first day of the Battle of the Bulge — just 18 young American GIs faced the impossible. Surrounded, outnumbered, and freezing in the Belgian snow, they held their ground against 500 elite German paratroopers from the 1st SS Panzer Division. For nearly 20 hours, these men — led by 20-year-old Lieutenant Lyle Bouck — refused to surrender.

This is not just a story of courage; it’s a story of strategy, brotherhood, and pure willpower. Their stand at Lanzerath Ridge delayed the entire German advance by nearly a full day — a delay that changed the outcome of Hitler’s final major offensive in the West.

For decades, their heroism went unrecognized. But in 1981, this small platoon was finally honored as the most decorated American unit of its size in U.S. military history — receiving 4 Distinguished Service Crosses, 5 Silver Stars, and 9 Bronze Stars for Valor.

Through realistic visuals, immersive narration, and verified historical accounts, this documentary brings to life one of World War II’s most incredible, yet forgotten, stories of defiance.

🎖️ “Sometimes history’s greatest battles are fought not by armies — but by a handful of men who simply refused to quit.”

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