The Dirty Dozen: The Fatal Mission

A cautious, authoritative general who coordinates the operation and weighs the risks of the mission. He provides strategic oversight and reinforces the importance of the plan, while remaining wary of potential leaks.

A determined and pragmatic leader who selects the twelve men from Forbes Road Prison and drives the mission forward. He remains vigilant for mutiny or treachery and keeps the team focused under extreme pressure.

A multilingual officer who provides cultural and linguistic expertise, aiding in interactions with resistance groups and local populations. She demonstrates courage and adaptability, playing a key role in operations beyond the drop zone.

A capable infiltrator who helps seize control of the locomotive and plays a pivotal role in hijacking the train. He is resourceful and committed to the mission, pushing through perilous obstacles.

The traitor within the group, whose duplicity sabotages the early training and creates internal tension. His exposure becomes a turning point in the plan and Wright’s pursuit of the truth.

A member of the team who fights alongside the others and sustains injuries during the mission. He remains committed to the group's objective even as the plan evolves under fire.

One of the dozen whose courage is tested in battle; he suffers a mortal wound during the climactic sequence, highlighting the human cost of the mission.

A member of the team whose training accident reveals sabotage and foreshadows the challenges the group will face. His fate underscores the perilous nature of the operation.

The German informant figure whose appearance underscores the tense balance between espionage and direct action. His presence amplifies the stakes as the team advances toward car #2420.

Nazi command figure orchestrating the loyalist faction aboard the train. He embodies the antagonist’s strategic focus and the ultimate objective the heroes strive to thwart.

A crew member encountered in transit who participates in the train sequence, contributing to the ensemble’s efforts against Richter’s forces.

Reinforced to reflect the ensemble cast; already included above for clarity, but kept here for completeness of ensemble roles.