Cand Trompetele Tac 1998 -

Instead of discharge, he is promoted to Sergeant and forced to lead a squad of raw recruits.

It explores the thin line between being a "survivor" and being a "coward." Production & Reception Cand Trompetele Tac 1998

"Când Trâmbițele Tac" (When Trumpets Fade) is a 1998 war film directed by John Irvin. It focuses on the Battle of Hürtgen Forest during World War II, a brutal and often overlooked campaign. Executive Summary June 27, 1998 (HBO) Director: John Irvin Lead Actor: Ron Eldard (Private/Sergeant David Manning) Setting: Battle of Hürtgen Forest, late 1944 Instead of discharge, he is promoted to Sergeant

Highly regarded for capturing the grim reality of the "Green Hell" (the forest's nickname). Executive Summary June 27, 1998 (HBO) Director: John

Nominated for several technical awards; Ron Eldard’s performance was widely praised by critics.

David Manning is the sole survivor of his platoon.

Unlike many 90s war films, the lead character is motivated by fear and self-preservation rather than glory.