When Trumpets Fade (1998)

In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action. Despite requesting a discharge on the grounds of mental disability, Manning is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new platoon of young inductees.

Director:

John Irvin

Stars:

Ron Eldard (Manning), Zak Orth (Warren), Frank Whaley (Medic Chamberlain), Dylan Bruno (Sgt. Talbot), Devon Gummersall (Lonnie), Dan Futterman (Despin)