When Trumpets Fade

I was wrong! Stonewall will be the first to tell you that I do not easily admit when I am wrong. However, in this situation, I will gladly admit that I was incorrect. Back in September, I posted that there are no movies that focus on the National Guard. It would appear that this is untrue. Back in 1998, there was a made for TV movie called When Trumpets Fade and it is about a National Guard unit.

This movie is about the 28th Infantry Division, which just so happens to be a part of the Pennsylvania National Guard. It takes place during WWII and follows the story of Private David Manning at the battle of Hurtgen Forest.

While I am super excited that there is actually a movie about a National Guard unit, I have to wonder why it was just a made for TV movie. The reviews call this movie the best war movie ever made. The movie also won several awards. Surely, a movie like that deserves to be seen on the big screen.

If you've seen the movie, please let me know. Or if you know where I can get a copy of it. I believe I have made it quite obvious, but I am a National Guard fan. A movie about my "team" is something that I must see, even if it is only made for TV.