Citizen Soldiers movie (1 Viewer)

[larso]

I see Ambrose's book is being turned into a movie - at least in the sense that a unit of the 28th Infantry Division at the Bulge is covered. It's in Pre-production, which hopefully means it is a going concern.

 

[larso]

The IMDB page is surprisingly detailed and updated only a week or two ago. It seems this one might actually happen.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2118600/?ref_=ttpl_pl_tt

 

[The Military Workshop]

Dale Dye is the main star as Lieutenant-General Courtney Hodges and also Producer, Director and Military Advisor.

 

[larso]

There's a number of Dye's projects that have fallen over but this looks more concrete. The story of the 28th in the Bulge is pretty impressive.

 

[Terp152]

The 28th known as The Bucket of Blood division for all the casualties surffered in the Hurtgen Forest and then in the Bulge. A "hard luck" division. Dutch Cota went from a hero of Omaha Beach (he should have been awarded MOH before Roosevelt IMO) to a pariah. Chris

 

[larso]

'Dutch Cota went from a hero of Omaha Beach'

I'll have to check but I think he was sacked sometime in Normandy? Then managed a new command in the 28th and regained his reputation after leading a heroic defense in the Bulge?

 

[Terp152]

'Dutch Cota went from a hero of Omaha Beach'

I'll have to check but I think he was sacked sometime in Normandy? Then managed a new command in the 28th and regained his reputation after leading a heroic defense in the Bulge?

He was given divisional command in recognition of his Omaha Beach leadership. Highly criticized for the poor performance/high casualties of the division in Hurtgen Forest. Followed up by heavy losses in BoB. Was never relieved (sacked) of command but not looked upon favorably after that and no chance for corps command assignment. Chris

 

[combatmen]

He was given divisional command in recognition of his Omaha Beach leadership. Highly criticized for the poor performance/high casualties of the division in Hurtgen Forest. Followed up by heavy losses in BoB. Was never relieved (sacked) of command but not looked upon favorably after that and no chance for corps command assignment. Chris

From everything I have read about the Hurtgen Forest, any Army unit that fought there was put in an almost unwinnable situation from the get-go. Then, to go from there beat up and understrength to fight for survival at the Bulge, wasn't doing Cota any favors. To look down on a man who led his men through all of that can only be done by desk jockey Generals.
BOBBYGMOORE

 

[Terp152]

From everything I have read about the Hurtgen Forest, any Army unit that fought there was put in an almost unwinnable situation from the get-go. Then, to go from there beat up and understrength to fight for survival at the Bulge, wasn't doing Cota any favors. To look down on a man who led his men through all of that can only be done by desk jockey Generals.
BOBBYGMOORE

It was his leadership, or lack of, at Hurtgen Forest that earned him the criticism. If you've read any history of the battle, as you claim, you would know that. I'm merely relating what has been recorded in numerous books. He was almost relieved. Chris

 

[combatmen]

It was his leadership, or lack of, at Hurtgen Forest that earned him the criticism. If you've read any history of the battle, as you claim, you would know that. I'm merely relating what has been recorded in numerous books. He was almost relieved. Chris

I have read books on the Battle, although it has been a while back. Maybe what I read was less critical of some of those in leadership because of the bad situation they were put in during that battle. I will have to go back and reread my books on the subject.
BOBBYGMOORE