when trumpets fade

"When Trumpets Fade" is a 1998 HBO television movie directed by John Irvin. The film is set during World War II, focusing on the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest in late 1944. It follows an American soldier who becomes caught up in the desperate struggle to survive one of the bloodiest battles of the war. The movie was first released on June 27, 1998. It is known for its gritty, realistic portrayal of combat and the frustrations experienced by soldiers during the battle.