In the aftermath of WWII, Sgt. Don "Wardaddy" Collier leads his tank crew through Germany, facing fierce Nazi resistance. Despite their tank being outgunned, the crew's camaraderie and bravery shine as they encounter various challenges, including integrating a new, inexperienced crew member, Norman. The story highlights the brutality of war, the moral dilemmas soldiers face, and the personal struggles of each crew member as they push towards the heart of Nazi Germany.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. In 1945, at the end of World War II, the Allied countries invaded Germany.
2. American tanks were poorly equipped compared to Nazi tanks.
3. Sgt. Don's platoon was killed, leaving no one else alive.
4. Sgt. Don is very rude and hard on his subordinates.
5. The team lacks a loader and is assigned a rookie, Norman.
6. Norman was an office worker for the army before being sent to the battlefield.
7. The German army began to train children and use them as soldiers.
8. A young Nazi planted an explosive in an American tank, causing the death of its crew.
9. Sgt. Don forces Norman to kill a German soldier.
10. The American army advances, destroying Nazi anti-tank weapons and eradicating Nazis.
11. Norman is traumatized by war but is accepted by Sgt. Don's team after proving himself in battle.
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