Operation: Daybreak

One of the three Czech partisans trained by the British, he serves as a disciplined organizer within the mission. He helps plan the assassination and adapts after the initial attempt falters, maintaining focus under pressure. His steady resolve embodies the quiet courage of the resistance.

The other key partisan, he drives the strategic concept of the operation and remains committed despite obstacles. His rifle jams during the first attempt, forcing a shift in approach, yet he persists in the plan with resolve. He embodies perseverance and bravery in the face of danger.

A member of the group who betrays them to the Gestapo to protect his wife and child. His surrender sparks a large-scale manhunt and test of loyalties within the resistance. The portrayal highlights the harsh moral ambiguities faced under occupation.

The Czech general who commands the operation and coordinates with the partisans. He acts as a protective figure, mobilizing resources and ensuring the mission remains focused under pressure. His leadership underscores the real-world hierarchy within resistance efforts.

Aunt Marie opens her home to the paratroopers, offering refuge and familial support. Her courage and hospitality demonstrate the human solidarity that sustains the resistance. Her subsequent arrest illustrates the reach of German countermeasures.

The Moravec family son who becomes part of the sheltering network. His presence adds a personal dimension to the danger, reminding the defenders of what they fight to protect. His experience reflects the vulnerability of civilians during wartime.

Aunt Marie's daughter who hides with the fugitives. She witnesses the escalating tension and demonstrates resilience in the face of peril. Her youth underlines the cost of occupation for families caught in the crossfire.

The ruthless Reich Protector whose presence and policy drive the narrative toward its deadly climax. His security apparatus and relentless pursuit intensify the sense of danger surrounding the mission. He embodies the oppressive regime the resistance seeks to disrupt.