Review · Chad Heritage · Aug 1, 2026
THEY FOUGHT FOR THEIR COUNTRY1975
The film
July 1942. Soviet forces are retreating in the face of a massive German onslaught towards Stalingrad. An infantry platoon is tasked with holding a vital hill in order to give their comrades time to cross the Don River and regroup.
A Russian war film from the director of War and Peace. Incredibly immersive filmmaking. Legit felt like I was following around a real platoon with a camera. Intense and times, but also real human moments. On YouTube.
