:17:00
He was a great soldier, your father.
:17:05
Have you been home?
:17:08
Not yet.
:17:10
At this time, I think it's better
that one should be doing something.
:17:14
- I hear the Russians are at the Elbe.
- Yes.
:17:18
- And here?
- Worse. Utter confusion.
:17:21
Every day I get orders to attack
with divisions that no longer exist.
:17:25
Hitler still thinks he's winning the war.
:17:27
The army helped bring Hitler into power.
:17:31
Are you saying we made a mistake?
:17:34
I'll show you something.
:17:41
Here, the 15th Army, or what's left of it.
:17:44
75,000 men trapped.
:17:47
Here, Remagen Bridge -
the only way to get them out.
:17:50
And what are my orders? Blow it up.
:17:54
What in God's name can I do?
:17:59
One can only do one's duty.
:18:02
What's that?
:18:04
Delay. Try and save the army.
Hold the bridge as long as possible.
:18:09
Are you suggesting I disobey an order?
:18:15
If I put you in command of that bridge,
:18:18
would you hold it open
as long as possible?
:18:27
What are the defences?
:18:33
One regular company,
a reserve company, 600 volunteers,
:18:37
200 Hitler Youth, an anti-aircraft unit.
:18:41
About 1600 men, all told, fully equipped.
:18:45
That is good. Where are the Americans?
:18:49
Around Bonn.
:18:51
What if they threaten Remagen?
:18:53
I managed to hold
two panzer battalions in reserve.