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The Battle of San Pietro was Hollywood filmmaker John Huston's first effort for the U.S. War Department. Scripted by British novelist Eric Ambler, the film, largely comprised of on-the-spot combat footage, concentrates on a grueling battle in the Italian stronghold of San Pietro. The Germans, making full use of the town's natural fortifications, dug in and began defending their position by slaughtering hundreds of Allied troops. The 143rd infantry regiment lost 12 of its 16 tanks in the bloody
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A great film, and certainly among Huston's best work.
Gritty, realistic, extraordinary World War II documentary.
I couldn't understand the narration, the audio quality on my VHS copy bought used from a library was not great, but that's what I get for not noticing this is in the National Film Archive or something for free anyway. The picture quality remained intact, though, and the visuals are astounding.
August 20, 2011A grandious War Documentary with real Pictures of the Battle of San Pietro in Italy in WW2 brilliant Directions and Camera
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