description Battleground Overview
Battleground depicts a fictional unit of the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment’s involvement in the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The film portrays their experience within the 101st Airborne Division's struggle against German forces in late World War II, based on the screenwriter’s personal recollections. It focuses on the company’s actions during the siege.
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info Battleground Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1950 |
help Battleground FAQ
Which American unit does Battleground follow at Bastogne?
The film follows a fictional company in the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. The men are surrounded near Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.
Is Battleground based on a true story?
Its company and principal characters are fictional, but their predicament is based on the real siege of Bastogne. Screenwriter Robert Pirosh drew on his own wartime experience, and former 101st Airborne officer Harry Kinnard served as technical adviser.
Who are the best-known actors in Battleground?
Van Johnson plays Holley, John Hodiak plays Jarvess, and James Whitmore plays Sergeant Kinnie. The ensemble also includes Ricardo Montalbán, George Murphy, and a young James Arness.
What makes Battleground different from a large-scale combat epic?
William A. Wellman's 1949 film concentrates on exhaustion, fog, cold, hunger, and uncertainty within one group of soldiers. It won Academy Awards for Robert Pirosh's screenplay and Paul C. Vogel's black-and-white cinematography.
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