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All Episodes

Episode 1

Brothers Laust and Peter work on their local estate, and both love the manager’s daughter.

Episode 2

Schleswig is to be annexed into Denmark, even though it may lead to war.

Episode 3

The brothers meet their comrades in arms and learn about the horrors of war.

Episode 4

The brothers reach Dannevirke and meet an acquaintance.

Episode 5

The Prussian troops are ordered to hunt down the Danish troops.

Episode 6

In Copenhagen the reality of the situation is beginning to sink in.

Episode 7

Despite the number of casualties, Copenhagen maintains that the army must persevere.

Episode 8

Denmark is in a state of shock as the army has been destroyed.

About 1864

In 1864, two brothers are called to serve in the bloodiest battle in Denmark's history. 150 years later, a troubled woman finds their lover’s diary. From Walter Presents, in Danish with English subtitles.

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