April 9th (2015)
overview : In the early morning of April 9th 1940, the Danish army is alerted. The Germans have crossed the border; Denmark is at war against Europe's strongest army. In Southern Jutland, Danish bicycle and motorcycle companies are ordered out to, against all odds, hold back the forces until the Danish reinforcements can be mobilized. In the fatal hours, we follow second lieutenant Sand and his bicycle company – they will be the first Danish soldiers to meet the enemy in combat on April 9th 1940.
Release Date : Mar 12, 2015
Runtime : 1h 33m
Companies : Det Danske Filminstitut, TV 2, Nordisk Film Denmark
Countries : Denmark
Keywords : world war ii, historical battle, war