Westerplatte Resists (1967)

Westerplatte Resists (1967). 1h 36m | TV-14

“This Polish-made war film depicts the events leading up to and during the Battle of Westerplatte, Poland, in September 1939. Regarded as the first battle of WW2, a Polish army stationed at a Transit Depot at Westerplatte in the Danzig peninsula are attacked by German army, air and naval forces at the onset of the Invasion of Poland. The Polish soldiers here were expected to hold off for about twelve hours. In the end, they fought on for seven days, succeeding in holding off the Germans during that time due to stubborn resistance and highly effective field fortifications, such as trenches, in the woods on the peninsula. This is a well-made war film, for the most part. A few things that struck me, though, were the hollow script – if you didnu0026#39;t know anything about this battle or the background to it, youu0026#39;d be fairly lost – also, it was surprisingly lacklustre, considering the subject matter. But the acting was solid, and it was relentless in itu0026#39;s portrayal of the action. I liked it more than the controversial 2013 depiction of the battle.”