Breakthrough

A German sergeant who, while initially bound by army doctrine, grows sympathetic to Americans and civilians. He defies orders to detonate the town, disconnects the explosive switch, and fights to save lives, including those of American soldiers. His actions reveal a complex loyalty that transcends national allegiance.

A fiercely loyal German captain who orchestrates the plan to explode the town to destroy American forces and civilians. He embodies harsh militarism and relentless determination, and his clash with Steiner culminates in deadly confrontation. His actions escalate the conflict and highlight the brutality of the mission.

An American colonel who engages with Steiner and leads the approach toward St Bologne under complex circumstances. He represents Allied resolve and strategic maneuvering in a tense, high-stakes encounter. His interactions with Steiner drive key turning points in the narrative.

An Allied general involved in coordinating responses to the situation in St Bologne. He embodies the high-level strategic pressure of wartime decisions and the interplay between command and on-the-ground realities. His presence underscores the larger war effort surrounding the town.

A German general who orders crossing into enemy territory and the explosive plot in St Bologne. His decisions reflect strategic calculus and the hardline approach of Wehrmacht leadership in occupied France. His role anchors the German military objective at the heart of the conflict.