When Trumpets Fade (1998) on Netflix

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. —Anonymousu.s. soldieru.s. militaryamerican abroadsteel helmetfrontline61 morePlot summaryAdd synopsisTaglinesIn the heat of battle not all soldiers can be heroesGenresActionDramaWarMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)Rated R for graphic war carnage and strong languageParents guide