When Trumpets Fade (1998) (TV)

Director: John Irvin
Cast: Bobby Cannavale, Dan Futterman, Devon Gummersall, Dylan Bruno, Frank Whaley, Martin Donovan, Ron Eldard, Zak Orth

Synopsis:

In WWII Western Germany, Private David Manning reluctantly leaves behind a mortally wounded fellow soldier and searches for survivors from his platoon, only to learn from commanding officer Captain Pritchett that they have all been killed in action. Despite requesting a discharge on the grounds of mental disability, Manning is promoted to sergeant and assigned to lead a new platoon of young inductees.