FEATURE-LENGTH FILM
Everyman’s War is the story of my father, Staff Sergeant Don Smith of the 94th Infantry Division. It takes place during The Battle of the Bulge outside of the town of Nennig, Germany in the early morning of Jan 20th, 1945... Read all
The world was at war, and an entire country rallied against evil and fascism.
It truly was Everyman’s War.
Thad T. Smith - Director
Synopsis
As the seasoned infantry and tank units of the German 11th Panzer “Ghost” division move silently into position on the snow covered hills around Nennig, Germany, a battle weary GI and his unit stand ready to defend the small town, a key position in the Allied advance to win the war.
Outgunned and outnumbered, S/ Sgt Don Smith (Cole Carson) struggles to find hope and courage against overwhelming odds in one of the decisive confrontations in the “Battle of the Bulge” during WWII.
His squad of GI’s of the 94th Infantry Division lay dug in on the ridgeline outside of town. No one in high command believed that German forces would attack in the sub zero temperatures and near blizzard conditions. As the pre dawn attack comes, with communications down Sgt. Smith is left with no choice but to make his way through enemy fire, unarmed and wounded, into town and warn of the coming attack.
Based on actual accounts “Everyman’s War” explores the heroic events of this decorated veterans courage and the struggle between duty and desire. Between the prospect of the life and love (Dorine- Lauren Bair) that waits at home and the harsh realities of war which marks the pivotal epoch in his life as he discovers that the loss of hope… can be worse than the loss of life.
One man’s hope… One man’s courage… Everyman’s War.
An ensemble cast including Mike Prosser, Sean McGrath, Eric Reid and Brian Julian bring the authenticity of this company of Gi’s in war ravaged Germany to life.
