Dazed are the faces

End of July 1943 - While the Wehrmacht is involved in fierce rearguard action in the south of the Eastern Front, the 4th Army under General Heinrici manages to hold its position in the central section of the front with only minor losses. In vain, the Red Army has been running against the buried compatriots in the so-called runway battles since the summer. Meanwhile, Otto, who is still struggling with the death of Erich, is waiting with his comrades for the onset of winter.

March 1944 - After weeks of heavy fighting in the area of the Heeresgruppe Mitte, the situation for Otto and his comrades from the 2nd Company has calmed down as far as possible. The Red Army, due to its heavy losses, has taken a break from the offensive during the taxiway battles. In the beginning joy and relief prevailed, but all too soon this gave way to boredom and the boring everyday life of the soldiers.

End of June 1944 - Otto and his comrades are on the retreat in June 1944. Adolf Hitler himself has appointed Orscha to a permanent position which is to be held at all costs. The second company is ordered to take position and defend the town.

After his serious injury, Otto tries to survive in his home country. Meanwhile, his comrades must fight for their lives on the Eastern Front. The Red Army advances inexorably, and the 2nd Company finds itself in a desperate situation.

Otto Degen returns to the Eastern Front after being wounded. Alarmed by reports from the front, he searches for his comrades, hoping to soon reunite with his old unit.

Otto Degen returns to the front with his comrades. Once there, he doesn't have much time to celebrate, as the company is already on its next dangerous mission.